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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054.94, 33,174.30 and 15,103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054.94, 33,174.30 and 15,103.27 is: 20,829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054.94 : 33,174.30 = 15,103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054.94/33,174.30 = 15,103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054.94x = 33,174.30 × 15,103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054.94x = 501,040,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,040,244.09/24,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.00

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