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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.38, 33,225.21 and 15,589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.38, 33,225.21 and 15,589.23 is: 21,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.38 : 33,225.21 = 15,589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.38/33,225.21 = 15,589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.38x = 33,225.21 × 15,589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.38x = 517,955,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,955,440.49/24,084.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,505.87

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