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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.96, 33,323.40 and 15,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.96, 33,323.40 and 15,190.80 is: 20,970.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.96 : 33,323.40 = 15,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.96/33,323.40 = 15,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.96x = 33,323.40 × 15,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.96x = 506,209,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,209,104.72/24,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.63

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