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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.96, 33,498.09 and 15,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.96, 33,498.09 and 15,191.04 is: 20,974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.96 : 33,498.09 = 15,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.96/33,498.09 = 15,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.96x = 33,498.09 × 15,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.96x = 508,870,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,870,825.11/24,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.02

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