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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.73, 33,525.48 and 15,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.73, 33,525.48 and 15,345.24 is: 21,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.73 : 33,525.48 = 15,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.73/33,525.48 = 15,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.73x = 33,525.48 × 15,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.73x = 514,456,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,456,536.72/24,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.51

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