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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,596.16, 33,932.96 and 15,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,596.16, 33,932.96 and 15,148.32 is: 20,898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,596.16 : 33,932.96 = 15,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,596.16/33,932.96 = 15,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,596.16x = 33,932.96 × 15,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,596.16x = 514,027,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,027,336.63/24,596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.68

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