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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.84, 33,979.26 and 15,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.84, 33,979.26 and 15,193.24 is: 20,976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.84 : 33,979.26 = 15,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.84/33,979.26 = 15,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.84x = 33,979.26 × 15,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.84x = 516,255,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,255,052.20/24,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.73

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