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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054, 33,182.94 and 15,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054, 33,182.94 and 15,097.08 is: 20,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054 : 33,182.94 = 15,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054/33,182.94 = 15,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054x = 33,182.94 × 15,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054x = 500,965,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,965,499.82/24,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.70

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