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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,200.59, 33,382.34 and 15,232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,200.59, 33,382.34 and 15,232.53 is: 21,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,200.59 : 33,382.34 = 15,232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,200.59/33,382.34 = 15,232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,200.59x = 33,382.34 × 15,232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,200.59x = 508,497,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,497,495.52/24,200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.78

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