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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,553.82, 33,883.37 and 15,009.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,553.82, 33,883.37 and 15,009.69 is: 20,712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,553.82 : 33,883.37 = 15,009.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,553.82/33,883.37 = 15,009.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,553.82x = 33,883.37 × 15,009.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,553.82x = 508,578,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,578,797.56/24,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.82

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