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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.64, 33,152.11 and 15,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.64, 33,152.11 and 15,073.88 is: 20,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.64 : 33,152.11 = 15,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.64/33,152.11 = 15,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.64x = 33,152.11 × 15,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.64x = 499,730,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,730,724.44/24,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.43

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