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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.26, 33,397.74 and 15,127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.26, 33,397.74 and 15,127.02 is: 20,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.26 : 33,397.74 = 15,127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.26/33,397.74 = 15,127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.26x = 33,397.74 × 15,127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.26x = 505,208,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,208,280.93/24,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.19

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