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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.21, 36,441.50 and 15,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.21, 36,441.50 and 15,417.54 is: 23,089.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.21 : 36,441.50 = 15,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.21/36,441.50 = 15,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.21x = 36,441.50 × 15,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.21x = 561,838,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,838,206.82/24,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.36

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