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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,183.48, 33,346.12 and 15,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,183.48, 33,346.12 and 15,220 is: 20,986.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,183.48 : 33,346.12 = 15,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,183.48/33,346.12 = 15,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,183.48x = 33,346.12 × 15,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,183.48x = 507,527,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,527,946.40/24,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.56

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