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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.21, 33,261.23 and 15,146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.21, 33,261.23 and 15,146.37 is: 20,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.21 : 33,261.23 = 15,146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.21/33,261.23 = 15,146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.21x = 33,261.23 × 15,146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.21x = 503,786,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,786,934.10/24,105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.50

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