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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095, 33,271.62 and 15,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095, 33,271.62 and 15,157.46 is: 20,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095 : 33,271.62 = 15,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095/33,271.62 = 15,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095x = 33,271.62 × 15,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095x = 504,313,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,313,249.29/24,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.20

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