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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,548.78, 33,876.34 and 15,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,548.78, 33,876.34 and 15,004.65 is: 20,705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,548.78 : 33,876.34 = 15,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,548.78/33,876.34 = 15,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,548.78x = 33,876.34 × 15,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,548.78x = 508,302,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,302,624.98/24,548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.82

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