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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.77, 33,315.30 and 15,185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.77, 33,315.30 and 15,185.07 is: 20,946.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.77 : 33,315.30 = 15,185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.77/33,315.30 = 15,185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.77x = 33,315.30 × 15,185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.77x = 505,895,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,895,162.57/24,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.50

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