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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.20, 33,448.55 and 15,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.20, 33,448.55 and 15,287.54 is: 21,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.20 : 33,448.55 = 15,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.20/33,448.55 = 15,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.20x = 33,448.55 × 15,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.20x = 511,345,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,345,802.39/24,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.30

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