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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.06, 33,517.29 and 15,342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.06, 33,517.29 and 15,342.42 is: 21,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.06 : 33,517.29 = 15,342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.06/33,517.29 = 15,342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.06x = 33,517.29 × 15,342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.06x = 514,236,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,236,340.44/24,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.29

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