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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.80, 36,029.10 and 15,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.80, 36,029.10 and 15,264.20 is: 22,882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.80 : 36,029.10 = 15,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.80/36,029.10 = 15,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.80x = 36,029.10 × 15,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.80x = 549,955,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,955,388.22/24,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.58

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