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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.65, 33,171.27 and 15,103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.65, 33,171.27 and 15,103.16 is: 20,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.65 : 33,171.27 = 15,103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.65/33,171.27 = 15,103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.65x = 33,171.27 × 15,103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.65x = 500,990,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,990,832.36/24,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.13

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