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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.19, 33,177.40 and 15,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.19, 33,177.40 and 15,105.52 is: 20,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.19 : 33,177.40 = 15,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.19/33,177.40 = 15,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.19x = 33,177.40 × 15,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.19x = 501,161,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,161,879.25/24,057.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.10

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