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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.65, 33,174.03 and 15,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.65, 33,174.03 and 15,105.16 is: 20,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.65 : 33,174.03 = 15,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.65/33,174.03 = 15,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.65x = 33,174.03 × 15,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.65x = 501,099,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,099,030.99/24,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.90

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