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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.95, 33,510.38 and 15,327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.95, 33,510.38 and 15,327.99 is: 21,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.95 : 33,510.38 = 15,327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.95/33,510.38 = 15,327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.95x = 33,510.38 × 15,327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.95x = 513,646,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,646,692.90/24,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.31

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