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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.22, 33,942.30 and 15,028.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.22, 33,942.30 and 15,028.32 is: 20,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.22 : 33,942.30 = 15,028.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.22/33,942.30 = 15,028.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.22x = 33,942.30 × 15,028.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.22x = 510,095,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,095,745.94/24,586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.22

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