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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.55, 33,309.54 and 15,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.55, 33,309.54 and 15,064.76 is: 20,799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.55 : 33,309.54 = 15,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.55/33,309.54 = 15,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.55x = 33,309.54 × 15,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.55x = 501,800,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,800,059.26/24,125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.53

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