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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594.81, 33,940.26 and 15,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594.81, 33,940.26 and 15,034.65 is: 20,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594.81 : 33,940.26 = 15,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594.81/33,940.26 = 15,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594.81x = 33,940.26 × 15,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594.81x = 510,279,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,279,930.01/24,594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.46

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