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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.96, 33,259.51 and 15,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.96, 33,259.51 and 15,145.12 is: 20,897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.96 : 33,259.51 = 15,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.96/33,259.51 = 15,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.96x = 33,259.51 × 15,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.96x = 503,719,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,719,270.09/24,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.78

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