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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.51, 33,981.08 and 15,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.51, 33,981.08 and 15,064.90 is: 20,785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.51 : 33,981.08 = 15,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.51/33,981.08 = 15,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.51x = 33,981.08 × 15,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.51x = 511,921,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,921,565.53/24,628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.73

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