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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053, 33,181.56 and 15,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053, 33,181.56 and 15,096.08 is: 20,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053 : 33,181.56 = 15,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053/33,181.56 = 15,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053x = 33,181.56 × 15,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053x = 500,911,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,911,484.28/24,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.32

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