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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.76, 33,135.42 and 15,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.76, 33,135.42 and 15,075.24 is: 20,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.76 : 33,135.42 = 15,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.76/33,135.42 = 15,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.76x = 33,135.42 × 15,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.76x = 499,524,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,524,409.00/24,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.34

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