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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.16, 33,424.97 and 15,259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.16, 33,424.97 and 15,259.91 is: 21,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.16 : 33,424.97 = 15,259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.16/33,424.97 = 15,259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.16x = 33,424.97 × 15,259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.16x = 510,062,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,062,033.95/24,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.62

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