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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,282.95, 33,513.14 and 15,329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,282.95, 33,513.14 and 15,329.99 is: 21,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,282.95 : 33,513.14 = 15,329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,282.95/33,513.14 = 15,329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,282.95x = 33,513.14 × 15,329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,282.95x = 513,756,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,756,101.07/24,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.07

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