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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.88, 33,133.44 and 15,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.88, 33,133.44 and 15,058 is: 20,779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.88 : 33,133.44 = 15,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.88/33,133.44 = 15,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.88x = 33,133.44 × 15,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.88x = 498,923,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,923,339.52/24,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.05

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