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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,108.03, 33,265.10 and 15,149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,108.03, 33,265.10 and 15,149.18 is: 20,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,108.03 : 33,265.10 = 15,149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,108.03/33,265.10 = 15,149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,108.03x = 33,265.10 × 15,149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,108.03x = 503,939,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,939,108.65/24,108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.37

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