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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054.80, 33,174.12 and 15,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054.80, 33,174.12 and 15,103.14 is: 20,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054.80 : 33,174.12 = 15,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054.80/33,174.12 = 15,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054.80x = 33,174.12 × 15,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054.80x = 501,033,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,033,378.74/24,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.83

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