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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.76, 33,131.28 and 15,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.76, 33,131.28 and 15,072.24 is: 20,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.76 : 33,131.28 = 15,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.76/33,131.28 = 15,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.76x = 33,131.28 × 15,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.76x = 499,362,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,362,603.67/24,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.20

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