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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.34, 33,377.86 and 15,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.34, 33,377.86 and 15,229.28 is: 21,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.34 : 33,377.86 = 15,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.34/33,377.86 = 15,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.34x = 33,377.86 × 15,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.34x = 508,320,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,320,604.81/24,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.29

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