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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.86, 33,984.99 and 15,064.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.86, 33,984.99 and 15,064.86 is: 20,792.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.86 : 33,984.99 = 15,064.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.86/33,984.99 = 15,064.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.86x = 33,984.99 × 15,064.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.86x = 511,979,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,979,116.45/24,622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.84

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