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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.04, 33,328.52 and 15,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.04, 33,328.52 and 15,204.46 is: 20,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.04 : 33,328.52 = 15,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.04/33,328.52 = 15,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.04x = 33,328.52 × 15,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.04x = 506,742,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,742,149.20/24,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.21

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