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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.08, 33,546.29 and 15,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.08, 33,546.29 and 15,376.10 is: 21,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.08 : 33,546.29 = 15,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.08/33,546.29 = 15,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.08x = 33,546.29 × 15,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.08x = 515,810,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,810,865.06/24,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.93

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