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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.04, 33,325.76 and 15,202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.04, 33,325.76 and 15,202.46 is: 20,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.04 : 33,325.76 = 15,202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.04/33,325.76 = 15,202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.04x = 33,325.76 × 15,202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.04x = 506,633,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,633,533.37/24,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.45

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