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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.16, 33,447.06 and 15,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.16, 33,447.06 and 15,284.52 is: 21,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.16 : 33,447.06 = 15,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.16/33,447.06 = 15,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.16x = 33,447.06 × 15,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.16x = 511,222,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,222,257.51/24,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.43

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