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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,017.96, 33,122.98 and 15,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,017.96, 33,122.98 and 15,066.28 is: 20,777.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,017.96 : 33,122.98 = 15,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,017.96/33,122.98 = 15,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,017.96x = 33,122.98 × 15,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,017.96x = 499,040,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,040,091.11/24,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.79

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