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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.46, 33,147.72 and 15,070.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.46, 33,147.72 and 15,070.69 is: 20,792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.46 : 33,147.72 = 15,070.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.46/33,147.72 = 15,070.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.46x = 33,147.72 × 15,070.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.46x = 499,559,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,559,012.33/24,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.04

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