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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.96, 33,871.14 and 15,000.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.96, 33,871.14 and 15,000.82 is: 20,700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.96 : 33,871.14 = 15,000.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.96/33,871.14 = 15,000.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.96x = 33,871.14 × 15,000.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.96x = 508,094,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,094,874.33/24,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.58

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