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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.80, 33,934.74 and 15,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.80, 33,934.74 and 15,030.64 is: 20,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.80 : 33,934.74 = 15,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.80/33,934.74 = 15,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.80x = 33,934.74 × 15,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.80x = 510,060,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,060,860.43/24,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.94

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