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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,596.10, 33,932.97 and 15,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,596.10, 33,932.97 and 15,148.26 is: 20,898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,596.10 : 33,932.97 = 15,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,596.10/33,932.97 = 15,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,596.10x = 33,932.97 × 15,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,596.10x = 514,025,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,025,452.13/24,596.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.66

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