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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.80, 33,171.37 and 15,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.80, 33,171.37 and 15,101.14 is: 20,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.80 : 33,171.37 = 15,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.80/33,171.37 = 15,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.80x = 33,171.37 × 15,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.80x = 500,925,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,925,502.36/24,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.08

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