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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.27, 33,223.12 and 15,138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.27, 33,223.12 and 15,138.69 is: 20,877.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.27 : 33,223.12 = 15,138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.27/33,223.12 = 15,138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.27x = 33,223.12 × 15,138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.27x = 502,954,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,954,514.51/24,090.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,877.91

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