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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.81, 33,291.92 and 15,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.81, 33,291.92 and 15,051.96 is: 20,781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.81 : 33,291.92 = 15,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.81/33,291.92 = 15,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.81x = 33,291.92 × 15,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.81x = 501,108,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,108,847.41/24,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.85

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