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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.76, 33,125.60 and 15,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.76, 33,125.60 and 15,042.64 is: 20,753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.76 : 33,125.60 = 15,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.76/33,125.60 = 15,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.76x = 33,125.60 × 15,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.76x = 498,296,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,296,475.58/24,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.05

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