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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,584.08, 33,916.36 and 15,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,584.08, 33,916.36 and 15,136.24 is: 20,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,584.08 : 33,916.36 = 15,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,584.08/33,916.36 = 15,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,584.08x = 33,916.36 × 15,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,584.08x = 513,366,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,366,164.89/24,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.06

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