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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,597.06, 33,946.56 and 15,042.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,597.06, 33,946.56 and 15,042.54 is: 20,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,597.06 : 33,946.56 = 15,042.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,597.06/33,946.56 = 15,042.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,597.06x = 33,946.56 × 15,042.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,597.06x = 510,642,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,642,423.01/24,597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.30

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