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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.95, 33,158.66 and 15,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.95, 33,158.66 and 15,073.59 is: 20,800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.95 : 33,158.66 = 15,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.95/33,158.66 = 15,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.95x = 33,158.66 × 15,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.95x = 499,819,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,819,970.42/24,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.74

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