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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.80, 33,168.62 and 15,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.80, 33,168.62 and 15,099.14 is: 20,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.80 : 33,168.62 = 15,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.80/33,168.62 = 15,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.80x = 33,168.62 × 15,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.80x = 500,817,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,817,395.65/24,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.32

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