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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.27, 33,294.71 and 15,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.27, 33,294.71 and 15,180.44 is: 20,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.27 : 33,294.71 = 15,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.27/33,294.71 = 15,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.27x = 33,294.71 × 15,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.27x = 505,428,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,428,218.95/24,125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.16

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