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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.14, 33,344.76 and 15,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.14, 33,344.76 and 15,090.24 is: 20,834.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.14 : 33,344.76 = 15,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.14/33,344.76 = 15,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.14x = 33,344.76 × 15,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.14x = 503,180,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,180,431.14/24,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.65

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