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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.72, 33,378.37 and 15,229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.72, 33,378.37 and 15,229.65 is: 21,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.72 : 33,378.37 = 15,229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.72/33,378.37 = 15,229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.72x = 33,378.37 × 15,229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.72x = 508,341,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,341,036.88/24,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.81

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