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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.30, 33,174.82 and 15,103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.30, 33,174.82 and 15,103.64 is: 20,829.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.30 : 33,174.82 = 15,103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.30/33,174.82 = 15,103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.30x = 33,174.82 × 15,103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.30x = 501,060,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,060,538.34/24,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.53

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