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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.61, 33,148.98 and 15,068.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.61, 33,148.98 and 15,068.49 is: 20,794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.61 : 33,148.98 = 15,068.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.61/33,148.98 = 15,068.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.61x = 33,148.98 × 15,068.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.61x = 499,505,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,505,073.64/24,020.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.85

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