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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.88, 33,504.98 and 15,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.88, 33,504.98 and 15,334.17 is: 21,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.88 : 33,504.98 = 15,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.88/33,504.98 = 15,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.88x = 33,504.98 × 15,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.88x = 513,770,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,770,982.50/24,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.62

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