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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.15, 33,273.05 and 15,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.15, 33,273.05 and 15,154.58 is: 20,920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.15 : 33,273.05 = 15,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.15/33,273.05 = 15,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.15x = 33,273.05 × 15,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.15x = 504,238,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,238,855.93/24,102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.91

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