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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.91, 33,343.17 and 15,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.91, 33,343.17 and 15,091.64 is: 20,827.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.91 : 33,343.17 = 15,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.91/33,343.17 = 15,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.91x = 33,343.17 × 15,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.91x = 503,203,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,203,030.11/24,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.16

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