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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.82, 33,286.41 and 15,163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.82, 33,286.41 and 15,163.92 is: 20,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.82 : 33,286.41 = 15,163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.82/33,286.41 = 15,163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.82x = 33,286.41 × 15,163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.82x = 504,752,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,752,458.33/24,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.88

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