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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.66, 33,266.84 and 15,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.66, 33,266.84 and 15,150.10 is: 20,914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.66 : 33,266.84 = 15,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.66/33,266.84 = 15,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.66x = 33,266.84 × 15,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.66x = 503,995,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,995,793.77/24,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.72

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