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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.81, 33,239.97 and 15,130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.81, 33,239.97 and 15,130.93 is: 20,878.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.81 : 33,239.97 = 15,130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.81/33,239.97 = 15,130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.81x = 33,239.97 × 15,130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.81x = 502,951,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,951,583.62/24,089.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.19

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