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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.92, 33,167.41 and 15,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.92, 33,167.41 and 15,098.26 is: 20,822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.92 : 33,167.41 = 15,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.92/33,167.41 = 15,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.92x = 33,167.41 × 15,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.92x = 500,770,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,770,183.42/24,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.11

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