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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.44, 33,174.99 and 15,103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.44, 33,174.99 and 15,103.77 is: 20,829.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.44 : 33,174.99 = 15,103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.44/33,174.99 = 15,103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.44x = 33,174.99 × 15,103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.44x = 501,067,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,067,252.84/24,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.69

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