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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.08, 33,918.12 and 15,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.08, 33,918.12 and 15,146.28 is: 20,902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.08 : 33,918.12 = 15,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.08/33,918.12 = 15,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.08x = 33,918.12 × 15,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.08x = 513,733,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,733,342.59/24,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.94

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