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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.68, 33,471.91 and 15,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.68, 33,471.91 and 15,181.26 is: 20,953.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.68 : 33,471.91 = 15,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.68/33,471.91 = 15,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.68x = 33,471.91 × 15,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.68x = 508,145,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,145,692.50/24,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.01

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