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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.96, 33,414.01 and 15,255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.96, 33,414.01 and 15,255.05 is: 21,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.96 : 33,414.01 = 15,255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.96/33,414.01 = 15,255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.96x = 33,414.01 × 15,255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.96x = 509,732,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,732,188.04/24,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.35

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