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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.38, 33,467.07 and 15,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.38, 33,467.07 and 15,174.30 is: 20,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.38 : 33,467.07 = 15,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.38/33,467.07 = 15,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.38x = 33,467.07 × 15,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.38x = 507,839,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,839,360.30/24,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.50

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