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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.38, 33,962.32 and 15,184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.38, 33,962.32 and 15,184.41 is: 20,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.38 : 33,962.32 = 15,184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.38/33,962.32 = 15,184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.38x = 33,962.32 × 15,184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.38x = 515,697,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,697,791.43/24,610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.48

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