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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.31, 33,292.62 and 15,052.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.31, 33,292.62 and 15,052.47 is: 20,782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.31 : 33,292.62 = 15,052.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.31/33,292.62 = 15,052.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.31x = 33,292.62 × 15,052.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.31x = 501,135,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,135,922.05/24,113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.54

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