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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,134.68, 33,279.06 and 15,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,134.68, 33,279.06 and 15,171.40 is: 20,919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,134.68 : 33,279.06 = 15,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,134.68/33,279.06 = 15,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,134.68x = 33,279.06 × 15,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,134.68x = 504,889,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,889,930.88/24,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.69

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