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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.71, 33,311.18 and 15,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.71, 33,311.18 and 15,068.44 is: 20,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.71 : 33,311.18 = 15,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.71/33,311.18 = 15,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.71x = 33,311.18 × 15,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.71x = 501,947,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,947,511.71/24,137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.16

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