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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.68, 33,258.36 and 15,156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.68, 33,258.36 and 15,156.40 is: 20,898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.68 : 33,258.36 = 15,156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.68/33,258.36 = 15,156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.68x = 33,258.36 × 15,156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.68x = 504,077,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,077,007.50/24,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.99

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