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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.54, 33,560.40 and 15,839.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.54, 33,560.40 and 15,839.91 is: 21,863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.54 : 33,560.40 = 15,839.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.54/33,560.40 = 15,839.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.54x = 33,560.40 × 15,839.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.54x = 531,593,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,593,715.56/24,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.21

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