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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055, 33,184.32 and 15,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055, 33,184.32 and 15,098.08 is: 20,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055 : 33,184.32 = 15,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055/33,184.32 = 15,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055x = 33,184.32 × 15,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055x = 501,019,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,019,518.11/24,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.08

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