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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.56, 33,948.63 and 15,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.56, 33,948.63 and 15,044.04 is: 20,762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.56 : 33,948.63 = 15,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.56/33,948.63 = 15,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.56x = 33,948.63 × 15,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.56x = 510,724,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,724,547.67/24,598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.38

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