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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.56, 33,965.76 and 15,181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.56, 33,965.76 and 15,181.30 is: 20,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.56 : 33,965.76 = 15,181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.56/33,965.76 = 15,181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.56x = 33,965.76 × 15,181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.56x = 515,644,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,644,392.29/24,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.76

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