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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.88, 33,126.54 and 15,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.88, 33,126.54 and 15,053 is: 20,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.88 : 33,126.54 = 15,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.88/33,126.54 = 15,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.88x = 33,126.54 × 15,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.88x = 498,653,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,653,806.62/24,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.15

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