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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.94, 33,311.70 and 15,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.94, 33,311.70 and 15,065.96 is: 20,784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.94 : 33,311.70 = 15,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.94/33,311.70 = 15,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.94x = 33,311.70 × 15,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.94x = 501,872,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,872,573.17/24,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.97

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