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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.40, 33,222.90 and 15,123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.40, 33,222.90 and 15,123.16 is: 20,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.40 : 33,222.90 = 15,123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.40/33,222.90 = 15,123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.40x = 33,222.90 × 15,123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.40x = 502,435,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,435,232.36/24,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,879.64

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