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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.91, 33,265.80 and 15,149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.91, 33,265.80 and 15,149.35 is: 20,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.91 : 33,265.80 = 15,149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.91/33,265.80 = 15,149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.91x = 33,265.80 × 15,149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.91x = 503,955,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,955,164.07/24,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.69

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