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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.02, 33,904.82 and 15,138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.02, 33,904.82 and 15,138.74 is: 20,890.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.02 : 33,904.82 = 15,138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.02/33,904.82 = 15,138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.02x = 33,904.82 × 15,138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.02x = 513,276,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,276,254.73/24,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.35

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