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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.80, 33,172.74 and 15,102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.80, 33,172.74 and 15,102.14 is: 20,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.80 : 33,172.74 = 15,102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.80/33,172.74 = 15,102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.80x = 33,172.74 × 15,102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.80x = 500,979,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,979,363.66/24,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.45

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