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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.03, 33,472.40 and 15,181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.03, 33,472.40 and 15,181.61 is: 20,953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.03 : 33,472.40 = 15,181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.03/33,472.40 = 15,181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.03x = 33,472.40 × 15,181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.03x = 508,164,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,164,679.29/24,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.49

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