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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.03, 33,477.92 and 15,185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.03, 33,477.92 and 15,185.61 is: 20,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.03 : 33,477.92 = 15,185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.03/33,477.92 = 15,185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.03x = 33,477.92 × 15,185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.03x = 508,382,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,382,636.73/24,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.02

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