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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,142.08, 33,304.77 and 15,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,142.08, 33,304.77 and 15,060 is: 20,775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,142.08 : 33,304.77 = 15,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,142.08/33,304.77 = 15,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,142.08x = 33,304.77 × 15,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,142.08x = 501,569,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,569,836.20/24,142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.75

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