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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.23, 33,913.33 and 15,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.23, 33,913.33 and 15,017.65 is: 20,726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.23 : 33,913.33 = 15,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.23/33,913.33 = 15,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.23x = 33,913.33 × 15,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.23x = 509,298,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,298,397.95/24,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.59

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