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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.69, 33,237.74 and 15,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.69, 33,237.74 and 15,136.27 is: 20,878.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.69 : 33,237.74 = 15,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.69/33,237.74 = 15,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.69x = 33,237.74 × 15,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.69x = 503,095,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,095,361.58/24,096.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.19

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