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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.68, 33,275.13 and 15,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.68, 33,275.13 and 15,156.12 is: 20,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.68 : 33,275.13 = 15,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.68/33,275.13 = 15,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.68x = 33,275.13 × 15,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.68x = 504,321,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,321,863.30/24,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.02

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