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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.36, 33,266.67 and 15,149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.36, 33,266.67 and 15,149.55 is: 20,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.36 : 33,266.67 = 15,149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.36/33,266.67 = 15,149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.36x = 33,266.67 × 15,149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.36x = 503,975,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,975,080.50/24,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,907.18

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