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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,593.90, 33,942.63 and 15,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,593.90, 33,942.63 and 15,031.82 is: 20,745.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,593.90 : 33,942.63 = 15,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,593.90/33,942.63 = 15,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,593.90x = 33,942.63 × 15,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,593.90x = 510,219,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,219,504.49/24,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.77

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