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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.14, 33,555.62 and 15,834.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.14, 33,555.62 and 15,834.39 is: 21,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.14 : 33,555.62 = 15,834.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.14/33,555.62 = 15,834.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.14x = 33,555.62 × 15,834.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.14x = 531,332,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,332,773.77/24,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.53

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