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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.05, 33,967.17 and 15,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.05, 33,967.17 and 15,058.30 is: 20,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.05 : 33,967.17 = 15,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.05/33,967.17 = 15,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.05x = 33,967.17 × 15,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.05x = 511,487,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,487,751.09/24,612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.01

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