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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.12, 33,207.66 and 15,108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.12, 33,207.66 and 15,108.29 is: 20,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.12 : 33,207.66 = 15,108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.12/33,207.66 = 15,108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.12x = 33,207.66 × 15,108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.12x = 501,710,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,710,957.50/24,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.46

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