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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.76, 33,125.60 and 15,042.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.76, 33,125.60 and 15,042.66 is: 20,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.76 : 33,125.60 = 15,042.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.76/33,125.60 = 15,042.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.76x = 33,125.60 × 15,042.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.76x = 498,297,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,297,138.10/24,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.08

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