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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.03, 33,469.64 and 15,179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.03, 33,469.64 and 15,179.61 is: 20,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.03 : 33,469.64 = 15,179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.03/33,469.64 = 15,179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.03x = 33,469.64 × 15,179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.03x = 508,056,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,056,082.04/24,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.74

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