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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.24, 33,479.70 and 15,307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.24, 33,479.70 and 15,307.58 is: 21,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.24 : 33,479.70 = 15,307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.24/33,479.70 = 15,307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.24x = 33,479.70 × 15,307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.24x = 512,493,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,493,186.13/24,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.05

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