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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.76, 33,115.95 and 15,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.76, 33,115.95 and 15,035.65 is: 20,743.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.76 : 33,115.95 = 15,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.76/33,115.95 = 15,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.76x = 33,115.95 × 15,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.76x = 497,919,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,919,833.62/24,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.41

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