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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.81, 33,987.63 and 15,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.81, 33,987.63 and 15,064.68 is: 20,790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.81 : 33,987.63 = 15,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.81/33,987.63 = 15,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.81x = 33,987.63 × 15,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.81x = 512,012,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,012,953.85/24,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.03

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