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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.91, 33,263.56 and 15,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.91, 33,263.56 and 15,148.06 is: 20,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.91 : 33,263.56 = 15,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.91/33,263.56 = 15,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.91x = 33,263.56 × 15,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.91x = 503,878,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,878,338.47/24,106.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.83

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