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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.90, 33,941.25 and 15,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.90, 33,941.25 and 15,030.82 is: 20,744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.90 : 33,941.25 = 15,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.90/33,941.25 = 15,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.90x = 33,941.25 × 15,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.90x = 510,164,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,164,819.33/24,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.39

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