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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,587.08, 33,920.50 and 15,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,587.08, 33,920.50 and 15,139.24 is: 20,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,587.08 : 33,920.50 = 15,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,587.08/33,920.50 = 15,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,587.08x = 33,920.50 × 15,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,587.08x = 513,530,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,530,590.42/24,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,886.20

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