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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.14, 36,012.47 and 15,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.14, 36,012.47 and 15,249.33 is: 22,853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.14 : 36,012.47 = 15,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.14/36,012.47 = 15,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.14x = 36,012.47 × 15,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.14x = 549,165,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,165,962.90/24,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.22

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