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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.06, 33,497.25 and 15,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.06, 33,497.25 and 15,199.62 is: 20,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.06 : 33,497.25 = 15,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.06/33,497.25 = 15,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.06x = 33,497.25 × 15,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.06x = 509,145,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,145,471.05/24,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.34

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