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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,001.88, 33,121.02 and 15,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,001.88, 33,121.02 and 15,049 is: 20,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,001.88 : 33,121.02 = 15,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,001.88/33,121.02 = 15,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,001.88x = 33,121.02 × 15,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,001.88x = 498,438,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,438,229.98/24,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.63

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