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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,597.73, 33,947.48 and 15,043.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,597.73, 33,947.48 and 15,043.19 is: 20,761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,597.73 : 33,947.48 = 15,043.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,597.73/33,947.48 = 15,043.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,597.73x = 33,947.48 × 15,043.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,597.73x = 510,678,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,678,503.65/24,597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.21

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