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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.95, 33,511.76 and 15,328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.95, 33,511.76 and 15,328.99 is: 21,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.95 : 33,511.76 = 15,328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.95/33,511.76 = 15,328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.95x = 33,511.76 × 15,328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.95x = 513,701,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,701,433.92/24,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.69

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