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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.71, 33,146.73 and 15,070.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.71, 33,146.73 and 15,070.73 is: 20,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.71 : 33,146.73 = 15,070.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.71/33,146.73 = 15,070.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.71x = 33,146.73 × 15,070.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.71x = 499,545,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,545,252.48/24,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.39

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