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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.12, 33,950.46 and 15,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.12, 33,950.46 and 15,039.64 is: 20,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.12 : 33,950.46 = 15,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.12/33,950.46 = 15,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.12x = 33,950.46 × 15,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.12x = 510,602,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,602,696.23/24,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.79

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