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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.03, 33,453.63 and 15,296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.03, 33,453.63 and 15,296.31 is: 21,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.03 : 33,453.63 = 15,296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.03/33,453.63 = 15,296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.03x = 33,453.63 × 15,296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.03x = 511,717,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,717,095.11/24,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.97

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