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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.56, 33,951.96 and 15,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.56, 33,951.96 and 15,171.30 is: 20,934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.56 : 33,951.96 = 15,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.56/33,951.96 = 15,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.56x = 33,951.96 × 15,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.56x = 515,095,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,095,370.75/24,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.96

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