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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.79, 33,262.61 and 15,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.79, 33,262.61 and 15,149.12 is: 20,902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.79 : 33,262.61 = 15,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.79/33,262.61 = 15,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.79x = 33,262.61 × 15,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.79x = 503,899,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,899,028.34/24,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.78

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