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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,121.72, 33,304.22 and 15,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,121.72, 33,304.22 and 15,060.87 is: 20,794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,121.72 : 33,304.22 = 15,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,121.72/33,304.22 = 15,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,121.72x = 33,304.22 × 15,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,121.72x = 501,590,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,590,577.46/24,121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.15

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