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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,110.36, 33,268.42 and 15,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,110.36, 33,268.42 and 15,151.52 is: 20,906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,110.36 : 33,268.42 = 15,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,110.36/33,268.42 = 15,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,110.36x = 33,268.42 × 15,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,110.36x = 504,067,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,067,229.98/24,110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,906.66

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