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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.46, 33,325.47 and 15,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.46, 33,325.47 and 15,192.30 is: 20,972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.46 : 33,325.47 = 15,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.46/33,325.47 = 15,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.46x = 33,325.47 × 15,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.46x = 506,290,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,290,537.88/24,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.70

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