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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.03, 33,473.78 and 15,182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.03, 33,473.78 and 15,182.61 is: 20,954.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.03 : 33,473.78 = 15,182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.03/33,473.78 = 15,182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.03x = 33,473.78 × 15,182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.03x = 508,219,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,219,346.97/24,253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.88

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