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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.48, 33,147.96 and 15,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.48, 33,147.96 and 15,071.96 is: 20,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.48 : 33,147.96 = 15,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.48/33,147.96 = 15,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.48x = 33,147.96 × 15,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.48x = 499,604,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,604,727.20/24,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.91

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