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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.88, 33,333.60 and 15,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.88, 33,333.60 and 15,207.52 is: 20,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.88 : 33,333.60 = 15,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.88/33,333.60 = 15,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.88x = 33,333.60 × 15,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.88x = 506,921,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,921,222.00/24,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.24

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