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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,527.08, 33,848.10 and 15,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,527.08, 33,848.10 and 15,101.08 is: 20,839.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,527.08 : 33,848.10 = 15,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,527.08/33,848.10 = 15,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,527.08x = 33,848.10 × 15,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,527.08x = 511,142,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,142,865.95/24,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.94

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