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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.92, 33,301 and 15,185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.92, 33,301 and 15,185.12 is: 20,946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.92 : 33,301 = 15,185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.92/33,301 = 15,185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.92x = 33,301 × 15,185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.92x = 505,679,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,679,681.12/24,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.99

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