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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.54, 33,972 and 15,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.54, 33,972 and 15,061.80 is: 20,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.54 : 33,972 = 15,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.54/33,972 = 15,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.54x = 33,972 × 15,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.54x = 511,679,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,679,469.60/24,615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.85

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