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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.17, 33,493.56 and 15,333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.17, 33,493.56 and 15,333.93 is: 21,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.17 : 33,493.56 = 15,333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.17/33,493.56 = 15,333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.17x = 33,493.56 × 15,333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.17x = 513,588,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,588,049.01/24,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.80

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