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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.76, 33,122.84 and 15,040.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.76, 33,122.84 and 15,040.64 is: 20,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.76 : 33,122.84 = 15,040.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.76/33,122.84 = 15,040.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.76x = 33,122.84 × 15,040.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.76x = 498,188,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,188,712.22/24,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.29

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