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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.30, 33,931.28 and 15,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.30, 33,931.28 and 15,028.16 is: 20,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.30 : 33,931.28 = 15,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.30/33,931.28 = 15,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.30x = 33,931.28 × 15,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.30x = 509,924,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,924,704.84/24,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.51

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