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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.16, 33,935.72 and 15,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.16, 33,935.72 and 15,150.32 is: 20,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.16 : 33,935.72 = 15,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.16/33,935.72 = 15,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.16x = 33,935.72 × 15,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.16x = 514,137,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,137,017.43/24,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.44

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