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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.44, 33,305.22 and 15,061.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.44, 33,305.22 and 15,061.62 is: 20,795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.44 : 33,305.22 = 15,061.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.44/33,305.22 = 15,061.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.44x = 33,305.22 × 15,061.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.44x = 501,630,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,630,567.66/24,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.18

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