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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,123.95, 33,307.30 and 15,063.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,123.95, 33,307.30 and 15,063.11 is: 20,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,123.95 : 33,307.30 = 15,063.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,123.95/33,307.30 = 15,063.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,123.95x = 33,307.30 × 15,063.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,123.95x = 501,711,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,711,523.70/24,123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,797.24

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