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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.48, 33,347.50 and 15,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.48, 33,347.50 and 15,221 is: 20,987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.48 : 33,347.50 = 15,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.48/33,347.50 = 15,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.48x = 33,347.50 × 15,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.48x = 507,582,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,582,297.50/24,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.94

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