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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.96, 33,137.44 and 15,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.96, 33,137.44 and 15,063.98 is: 20,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.96 : 33,137.44 = 15,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.96/33,137.44 = 15,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.96x = 33,137.44 × 15,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.96x = 499,181,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,181,530.06/24,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.09

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