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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.55, 33,310.92 and 15,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.55, 33,310.92 and 15,065.76 is: 20,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.55 : 33,310.92 = 15,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.55/33,310.92 = 15,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.55x = 33,310.92 × 15,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.55x = 501,854,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,854,326.10/24,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.92

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