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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.58, 33,304.08 and 15,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.58, 33,304.08 and 15,059.50 is: 20,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.58 : 33,304.08 = 15,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.58/33,304.08 = 15,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.58x = 33,304.08 × 15,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.58x = 501,542,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,542,792.76/24,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.06

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