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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.03, 33,475.16 and 15,183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.03, 33,475.16 and 15,183.61 is: 20,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.03 : 33,475.16 = 15,183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.03/33,475.16 = 15,183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.03x = 33,475.16 × 15,183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.03x = 508,273,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,273,774.13/24,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.26

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