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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,242.16, 33,463.71 and 15,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,242.16, 33,463.71 and 15,287.88 is: 21,103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,242.16 : 33,463.71 = 15,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,242.16/33,463.71 = 15,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,242.16x = 33,463.71 × 15,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,242.16x = 511,589,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,589,182.83/24,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.28

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