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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.03, 33,471.02 and 15,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.03, 33,471.02 and 15,180.61 is: 20,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.03 : 33,471.02 = 15,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.03/33,471.02 = 15,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.03x = 33,471.02 × 15,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.03x = 508,110,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,110,500.92/24,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.12

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