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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.73, 33,521.34 and 15,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.73, 33,521.34 and 15,342.24 is: 21,172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.73 : 33,521.34 = 15,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.73/33,521.34 = 15,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.73x = 33,521.34 × 15,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.73x = 514,292,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,292,443.40/24,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,172.37

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