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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.94, 33,177.06 and 15,105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.94, 33,177.06 and 15,105.27 is: 20,831.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.94 : 33,177.06 = 15,105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.94/33,177.06 = 15,105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.94x = 33,177.06 × 15,105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.94x = 501,148,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,148,449.11/24,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.76

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