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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.96, 33,361.08 and 15,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.96, 33,361.08 and 15,229.02 is: 21,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.96 : 33,361.08 = 15,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.96/33,361.08 = 15,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.96x = 33,361.08 × 15,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.96x = 508,056,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,056,554.54/24,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.60

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