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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.13, 33,211.80 and 15,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.13, 33,211.80 and 15,111.30 is: 20,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.13 : 33,211.80 = 15,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.13/33,211.80 = 15,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.13x = 33,211.80 × 15,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.13x = 501,873,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,873,473.34/24,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.60

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