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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.18, 33,515.86 and 15,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.18, 33,515.86 and 15,214.16 is: 21,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.18 : 33,515.86 = 15,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.18/33,515.86 = 15,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.18x = 33,515.86 × 15,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.18x = 509,915,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,915,656.58/24,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.64

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