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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.94, 33,175.68 and 15,104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.94, 33,175.68 and 15,104.27 is: 20,830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.94 : 33,175.68 = 15,104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.94/33,175.68 = 15,104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.94x = 33,175.68 × 15,104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.94x = 501,094,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,094,262.28/24,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.38

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