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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.29, 33,966.14 and 15,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.29, 33,966.14 and 15,057.55 is: 20,780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.29 : 33,966.14 = 15,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.29/33,966.14 = 15,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.29x = 33,966.14 × 15,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.29x = 511,446,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,446,627.47/24,611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.97

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