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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.76, 33,114.57 and 15,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.76, 33,114.57 and 15,034.65 is: 20,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.76 : 33,114.57 = 15,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.76/33,114.57 = 15,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.76x = 33,114.57 × 15,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.76x = 497,865,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,865,969.85/24,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.03

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