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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.27, 33,954.03 and 15,048.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.27, 33,954.03 and 15,048.54 is: 20,765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.27 : 33,954.03 = 15,048.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.27/33,954.03 = 15,048.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.27x = 33,954.03 × 15,048.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.27x = 510,958,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,958,578.62/24,606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,765.38

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