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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.79, 33,169.84 and 15,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.79, 33,169.84 and 15,535.10 is: 21,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.79 : 33,169.84 = 15,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.79/33,169.84 = 15,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.79x = 33,169.84 × 15,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.79x = 515,296,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,296,825.47/24,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.93

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