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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,129.72, 33,315.23 and 15,068.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,129.72, 33,315.23 and 15,068.86 is: 20,805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,129.72 : 33,315.23 = 15,068.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,129.72/33,315.23 = 15,068.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,129.72x = 33,315.23 × 15,068.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,129.72x = 502,022,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,022,491.12/24,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.15

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