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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.15, 33,277.19 and 15,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.15, 33,277.19 and 15,157.58 is: 20,925.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.15 : 33,277.19 = 15,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.15/33,277.19 = 15,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.15x = 33,277.19 × 15,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.15x = 504,401,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,401,669.60/24,105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.06

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