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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.02, 36,002.66 and 15,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.02, 36,002.66 and 15,018.28 is: 22,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.02 : 36,002.66 = 15,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.02/36,002.66 = 15,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.02x = 36,002.66 × 15,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.02x = 540,698,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,698,028.62/24,020.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.31

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