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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.50, 33,276.45 and 15,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.50, 33,276.45 and 15,160.96 is: 20,935.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.50 : 33,276.45 = 15,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.50/33,276.45 = 15,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.50x = 33,276.45 × 15,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.50x = 504,502,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,502,927.39/24,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.03

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