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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.95, 33,305.92 and 15,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.95, 33,305.92 and 15,062.11 is: 20,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.95 : 33,305.92 = 15,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.95/33,305.92 = 15,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.95x = 33,305.92 × 15,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.95x = 501,657,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,657,309.77/24,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.85

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