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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.15, 33,385.74 and 15,118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.15, 33,385.74 and 15,118.03 is: 20,876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.15 : 33,385.74 = 15,118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.15/33,385.74 = 15,118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.15x = 33,385.74 × 15,118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.15x = 504,726,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,726,535.43/24,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.18

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