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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.42, 33,252.47 and 15,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.42, 33,252.47 and 15,141.73 is: 20,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.42 : 33,252.47 = 15,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.42/33,252.47 = 15,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.42x = 33,252.47 × 15,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.42x = 503,499,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,499,884.72/24,099.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.62

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