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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,107.15, 33,279.95 and 15,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,107.15, 33,279.95 and 15,159.58 is: 20,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,107.15 : 33,279.95 = 15,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,107.15/33,279.95 = 15,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,107.15x = 33,279.95 × 15,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,107.15x = 504,510,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,510,064.42/24,107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.82

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