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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,121.81, 33,304.37 and 15,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,121.81, 33,304.37 and 15,060.98 is: 20,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,121.81 : 33,304.37 = 15,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,121.81/33,304.37 = 15,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,121.81x = 33,304.37 × 15,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,121.81x = 501,596,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,596,458.44/24,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.31

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