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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.65, 33,172.65 and 15,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.65, 33,172.65 and 15,104.16 is: 20,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.65 : 33,172.65 = 15,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.65/33,172.65 = 15,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.65x = 33,172.65 × 15,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.65x = 501,045,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,045,013.22/24,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.52

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