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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.08, 33,919.12 and 15,138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.08, 33,919.12 and 15,138.24 is: 20,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.08 : 33,919.12 = 15,138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.08/33,919.12 = 15,138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.08x = 33,919.12 × 15,138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.08x = 513,475,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,475,779.15/24,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.82

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