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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.32, 33,178.94 and 15,106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.32, 33,178.94 and 15,106.64 is: 20,833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.32 : 33,178.94 = 15,106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.32/33,178.94 = 15,106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.32x = 33,178.94 × 15,106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.32x = 501,222,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,222,302.16/24,058.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.64

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