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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.24, 33,481.08 and 15,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.24, 33,481.08 and 15,308.58 is: 21,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.24 : 33,481.08 = 15,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.24/33,481.08 = 15,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.24x = 33,481.08 × 15,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.24x = 512,547,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,547,791.67/24,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,131.43

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