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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.16, 33,540.98 and 15,352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.16, 33,540.98 and 15,352.52 is: 21,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.16 : 33,540.98 = 15,352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.16/33,540.98 = 15,352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.16x = 33,540.98 × 15,352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.16x = 514,938,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,938,566.27/24,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,200.34

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