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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.76, 33,124.22 and 15,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.76, 33,124.22 and 15,041.64 is: 20,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.76 : 33,124.22 = 15,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.76/33,124.22 = 15,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.76x = 33,124.22 × 15,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.76x = 498,242,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,242,592.52/24,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.67

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