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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.81, 33,921.72 and 15,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.81, 33,921.72 and 15,162.84 is: 20,918.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.81 : 33,921.72 = 15,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.81/33,921.72 = 15,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.81x = 33,921.72 × 15,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.81x = 514,349,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,349,612.88/24,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.04

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