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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.96, 33,306.84 and 15,178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.96, 33,306.84 and 15,178.80 is: 20,954.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.96 : 33,306.84 = 15,178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.96/33,306.84 = 15,178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.96x = 33,306.84 × 15,178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.96x = 505,557,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,557,862.99/24,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.06

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