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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.66, 33,544.44 and 15,355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.66, 33,544.44 and 15,355.02 is: 21,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.66 : 33,544.44 = 15,355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.66/33,544.44 = 15,355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.66x = 33,544.44 × 15,355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.66x = 515,075,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,075,547.09/24,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.80

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