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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.80, 33,999.96 and 15,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.80, 33,999.96 and 15,082.12 is: 20,814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.80 : 33,999.96 = 15,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.80/33,999.96 = 15,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.80x = 33,999.96 × 15,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.80x = 512,791,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,791,476.72/24,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.89

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