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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.93, 33,171.55 and 15,101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.93, 33,171.55 and 15,101.27 is: 20,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.93 : 33,171.55 = 15,101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.93/33,171.55 = 15,101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.93x = 33,171.55 × 15,101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.93x = 500,932,329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,932,329.26/24,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.25

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