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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.78, 33,263.38 and 15,147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.78, 33,263.38 and 15,147.93 is: 20,901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.78 : 33,263.38 = 15,147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.78/33,263.38 = 15,147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.78x = 33,263.38 × 15,147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.78x = 503,871,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,871,351.80/24,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.64

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