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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.15, 33,274.43 and 15,155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.15, 33,274.43 and 15,155.58 is: 20,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.15 : 33,274.43 = 15,155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.15/33,274.43 = 15,155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.15x = 33,274.43 × 15,155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.15x = 504,293,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,293,285.82/24,103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.30

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