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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,153.27, 33,317.37 and 15,186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,153.27, 33,317.37 and 15,186.57 is: 20,948.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,153.27 : 33,317.37 = 15,186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,153.27/33,317.37 = 15,186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,153.27x = 33,317.37 × 15,186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,153.27x = 505,976,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,976,571.72/24,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.57

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