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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.64, 33,176.88 and 15,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.64, 33,176.88 and 15,091.88 is: 20,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.64 : 33,176.88 = 15,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.64/33,176.88 = 15,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.64x = 33,176.88 × 15,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.64x = 500,701,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,701,325.85/24,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.23

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