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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621.98, 33,985.98 and 15,064.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621.98, 33,985.98 and 15,064.79 is: 20,794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621.98 : 33,985.98 = 15,064.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621.98/33,985.98 = 15,064.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621.98x = 33,985.98 × 15,064.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621.98x = 511,991,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,991,481.71/24,621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.09

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