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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.23, 33,275.07 and 15,156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.23, 33,275.07 and 15,156.45 is: 20,913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.23 : 33,275.07 = 15,156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.23/33,275.07 = 15,156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.23x = 33,275.07 × 15,156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.23x = 504,331,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,331,934.70/24,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.42

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