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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.30, 33,170.68 and 15,100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.30, 33,170.68 and 15,100.64 is: 20,825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.30 : 33,170.68 = 15,100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.30/33,170.68 = 15,100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.30x = 33,170.68 × 15,100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.30x = 500,898,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,898,497.24/24,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.39

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