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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.12, 33,203.52 and 15,105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.12, 33,203.52 and 15,105.29 is: 20,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.12 : 33,203.52 = 15,105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.12/33,203.52 = 15,105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.12x = 33,203.52 × 15,105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.12x = 501,548,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,548,632.60/24,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.31

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