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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.80, 33,176.88 and 15,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.80, 33,176.88 and 15,105.14 is: 20,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.80 : 33,176.88 = 15,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.80/33,176.88 = 15,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.80x = 33,176.88 × 15,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.80x = 501,141,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,141,417.16/24,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.59

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