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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.03, 33,343.35 and 15,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.03, 33,343.35 and 15,091.76 is: 20,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.03 : 33,343.35 = 15,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.03/33,343.35 = 15,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.03x = 33,343.35 × 15,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.03x = 503,209,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,209,802.02/24,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.33

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