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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,064.16, 33,229.85 and 15,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,064.16, 33,229.85 and 15,126.62 is: 20,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064.16 : 33,229.85 = 15,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064.16/33,229.85 = 15,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064.16x = 33,229.85 × 15,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064.16x = 502,655,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,655,071.82/24,064.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,888.12

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