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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.60, 33,991.62 and 15,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.60, 33,991.62 and 15,190.76 is: 20,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.60 : 33,991.62 = 15,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.60/33,991.62 = 15,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.60x = 33,991.62 × 15,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.60x = 516,358,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,358,541.43/24,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.30

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