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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.76, 33,337.32 and 15,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.76, 33,337.32 and 15,219.12 is: 20,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.76 : 33,337.32 = 15,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.76/33,337.32 = 15,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.76x = 33,337.32 × 15,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.76x = 507,364,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,364,673.56/24,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.79

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