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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.09, 33,309.66 and 15,191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.09, 33,309.66 and 15,191.26 is: 20,965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.09 : 33,309.66 = 15,191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.09/33,309.66 = 15,191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.09x = 33,309.66 × 15,191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.09x = 506,015,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,015,866.63/24,136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.11

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