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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.06, 33,328.29 and 15,190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.06, 33,328.29 and 15,190.66 is: 20,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.06 : 33,328.29 = 15,190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.06/33,328.29 = 15,190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.06x = 33,328.29 × 15,190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.06x = 506,278,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,278,721.77/24,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.19

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