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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.20, 33,451.30 and 15,289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.20, 33,451.30 and 15,289.54 is: 21,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.20 : 33,451.30 = 15,289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.20/33,451.30 = 15,289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.20x = 33,451.30 × 15,289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.20x = 511,454,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,454,989.40/24,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.07

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