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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.73, 33,948.86 and 15,044.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.73, 33,948.86 and 15,044.19 is: 20,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.73 : 33,948.86 = 15,044.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.73/33,948.86 = 15,044.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.73x = 33,948.86 × 15,044.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.73x = 510,733,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,733,100.12/24,598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.58

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