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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,131.08, 33,317.14 and 15,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,131.08, 33,317.14 and 15,070.28 is: 20,807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,131.08 : 33,317.14 = 15,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,131.08/33,317.14 = 15,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,131.08x = 33,317.14 × 15,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,131.08x = 502,098,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,098,628.60/24,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.13

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