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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.18, 33,250.98 and 15,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.18, 33,250.98 and 15,140.90 is: 20,896.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.18 : 33,250.98 = 15,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.18/33,250.98 = 15,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.18x = 33,250.98 × 15,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.18x = 503,449,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,449,763.08/24,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.81

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