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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.15, 33,940.22 and 15,030.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.15, 33,940.22 and 15,030.07 is: 20,743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.15 : 33,940.22 = 15,030.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.15/33,940.22 = 15,030.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.15x = 33,940.22 × 15,030.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.15x = 510,123,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,123,807.27/24,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.36

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