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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.93, 33,468.12 and 15,178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.93, 33,468.12 and 15,178.49 is: 20,949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.93 : 33,468.12 = 15,178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.93/33,468.12 = 15,178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.93x = 33,468.12 × 15,178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.93x = 507,995,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,995,608.41/24,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.20

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