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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.78, 33,470.67 and 15,180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.78, 33,470.67 and 15,180.36 is: 20,951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.78 : 33,470.67 = 15,180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.78/33,470.67 = 15,180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.78x = 33,470.67 × 15,180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.78x = 508,096,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,096,820.04/24,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.77

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