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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.40, 33,221.52 and 15,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.40, 33,221.52 and 15,122.16 is: 20,878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.40 : 33,221.52 = 15,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.40/33,221.52 = 15,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.40x = 33,221.52 × 15,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.40x = 502,381,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,381,140.88/24,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.26

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