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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.84, 33,141.78 and 15,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.84, 33,141.78 and 15,067.80 is: 20,796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.84 : 33,141.78 = 15,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.84/33,141.78 = 15,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.84x = 33,141.78 × 15,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.84x = 499,373,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,373,712.68/24,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.11

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