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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.16, 33,266.14 and 15,149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.16, 33,266.14 and 15,149.59 is: 20,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.16 : 33,266.14 = 15,149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.16/33,266.14 = 15,149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.16x = 33,266.14 × 15,149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.16x = 503,968,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,968,381.88/24,097.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.02

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