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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.42, 33,301.69 and 15,185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.42, 33,301.69 and 15,185.62 is: 20,947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.42 : 33,301.69 = 15,185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.42/33,301.69 = 15,185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.42x = 33,301.69 × 15,185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.42x = 505,706,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,706,809.70/24,141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,947.68

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