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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.84, 33,181.04 and 15,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.84, 33,181.04 and 15,108.16 is: 20,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.84 : 33,181.04 = 15,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.84/33,181.04 = 15,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.84x = 33,181.04 × 15,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.84x = 501,304,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,304,461.29/24,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.74

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