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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,303.50, 33,553.41 and 15,934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,303.50, 33,553.41 and 15,934.58 is: 21,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,303.50 : 33,553.41 = 15,934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,303.50/33,553.41 = 15,934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,303.50x = 33,553.41 × 15,934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,303.50x = 534,659,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,659,495.92/24,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.28

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