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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.62, 33,959.61 and 15,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.62, 33,959.61 and 15,046.26 is: 20,767.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.62 : 33,959.61 = 15,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.62/33,959.61 = 15,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.62x = 33,959.61 × 15,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.62x = 510,965,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,965,121.56/24,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.04

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