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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093.75, 33,269.90 and 15,156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093.75, 33,269.90 and 15,156.21 is: 20,928.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093.75 : 33,269.90 = 15,156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093.75/33,269.90 = 15,156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093.75x = 33,269.90 × 15,156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093.75x = 504,245,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,245,515.30/24,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.48

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