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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.16, 33,448.44 and 15,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.16, 33,448.44 and 15,285.52 is: 21,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.16 : 33,448.44 = 15,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.16/33,448.44 = 15,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.16x = 33,448.44 × 15,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.16x = 511,276,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,276,798.59/24,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.81

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