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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.76, 33,117.33 and 15,036.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.76, 33,117.33 and 15,036.65 is: 20,744.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.76 : 33,117.33 = 15,036.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.76/33,117.33 = 15,036.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.76x = 33,117.33 × 15,036.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.76x = 497,973,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,973,700.14/24,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.79

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