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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.34, 33,440.22 and 15,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.34, 33,440.22 and 15,159.45 is: 20,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.34 : 33,440.22 = 15,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.34/33,440.22 = 15,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.34x = 33,440.22 × 15,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.34x = 506,935,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,935,343.08/24,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.15

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