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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.36, 33,265.29 and 15,148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.36, 33,265.29 and 15,148.55 is: 20,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.36 : 33,265.29 = 15,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.36/33,265.29 = 15,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.36x = 33,265.29 × 15,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.36x = 503,920,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,920,742.50/24,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.80

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