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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.12, 33,153.82 and 15,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.12, 33,153.82 and 15,072 is: 20,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.12 : 33,153.82 = 15,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.12/33,153.82 = 15,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.12x = 33,153.82 × 15,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.12x = 499,694,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,694,375.04/24,024.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.70

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