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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.19, 33,475.38 and 15,183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.19, 33,475.38 and 15,183.75 is: 20,956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.19 : 33,475.38 = 15,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.19/33,475.38 = 15,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.19x = 33,475.38 × 15,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.19x = 508,281,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,281,801.08/24,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.45

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