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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.94, 33,293.58 and 15,186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.94, 33,293.58 and 15,186.38 is: 20,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.94 : 33,293.58 = 15,186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.94/33,293.58 = 15,186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.94x = 33,293.58 × 15,186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.94x = 505,608,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,608,957.44/24,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.12

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