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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.96, 33,277.32 and 15,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.96, 33,277.32 and 15,161.36 is: 20,935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.96 : 33,277.32 = 15,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.96/33,277.32 = 15,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.96x = 33,277.32 × 15,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.96x = 504,529,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,529,428.36/24,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.73

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