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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.66, 33,402.64 and 15,131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.66, 33,402.64 and 15,131.95 is: 20,879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.66 : 33,402.64 = 15,131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.66/33,402.64 = 15,131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.66x = 33,402.64 × 15,131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.66x = 505,447,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,447,078.35/24,207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,879.63

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