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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.37, 33,983.65 and 15,066.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.37, 33,983.65 and 15,066.78 is: 20,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.37 : 33,983.65 = 15,066.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.37/33,983.65 = 15,066.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.37x = 33,983.65 × 15,066.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.37x = 512,024,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,024,178.15/24,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.33

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