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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,199.59, 33,380.96 and 15,231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,199.59, 33,380.96 and 15,231.53 is: 21,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,199.59 : 33,380.96 = 15,231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,199.59/33,380.96 = 15,231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,199.59x = 33,380.96 × 15,231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,199.59x = 508,442,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,442,998.87/24,199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.39

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