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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.04, 33,969.94 and 15,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.04, 33,969.94 and 15,060.30 is: 20,784.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.04 : 33,969.94 = 15,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.04/33,969.94 = 15,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.04x = 33,969.94 × 15,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.04x = 511,597,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,597,487.38/24,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.78

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