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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.16, 33,268.90 and 15,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.16, 33,268.90 and 15,151.59 is: 20,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.16 : 33,268.90 = 15,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.16/33,268.90 = 15,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.16x = 33,268.90 × 15,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.16x = 504,076,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,076,732.55/24,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.78

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