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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.66, 33,320.89 and 15,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.66, 33,320.89 and 15,204.93 is: 20,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.66 : 33,320.89 = 15,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.66/33,320.89 = 15,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.66x = 33,320.89 × 15,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.66x = 506,641,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,641,924.23/24,145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.73

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