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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,310.14, 33,554.24 and 15,833.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,310.14, 33,554.24 and 15,833.39 is: 21,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310.14 : 33,554.24 = 15,833.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310.14/33,554.24 = 15,833.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310.14x = 33,554.24 × 15,833.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310.14x = 531,277,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,277,180.51/24,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,854.14

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