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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,575.30, 33,912.91 and 15,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,575.30, 33,912.91 and 15,031.17 is: 20,742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,575.30 : 33,912.91 = 15,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,575.30/33,912.91 = 15,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,575.30x = 33,912.91 × 15,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,575.30x = 509,750,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,750,545.84/24,575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.40

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