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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.15, 33,275.81 and 15,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.15, 33,275.81 and 15,156.58 is: 20,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.15 : 33,275.81 = 15,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.15/33,275.81 = 15,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.15x = 33,275.81 × 15,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.15x = 504,347,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,347,476.33/24,104.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.68

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