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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.88, 33,132.06 and 15,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.88, 33,132.06 and 15,057 is: 20,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.88 : 33,132.06 = 15,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.88/33,132.06 = 15,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.88x = 33,132.06 × 15,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.88x = 498,869,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,869,427.42/24,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.67

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