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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.48, 33,358.04 and 15,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.48, 33,358.04 and 15,229.04 is: 21,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.48 : 33,358.04 = 15,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.48/33,358.04 = 15,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.48x = 33,358.04 × 15,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.48x = 508,010,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,010,925.48/24,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.30

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