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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.79, 33,189.82 and 15,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.79, 33,189.82 and 15,096.58 is: 20,835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.79 : 33,189.82 = 15,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.79/33,189.82 = 15,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.79x = 33,189.82 × 15,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.79x = 501,052,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,052,652.10/24,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.71

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