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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.76, 33,120.08 and 15,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.76, 33,120.08 and 15,038.64 is: 20,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.76 : 33,120.08 = 15,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.76/33,120.08 = 15,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.76x = 33,120.08 × 15,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.76x = 498,080,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,080,959.89/24,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.53

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