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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.14, 33,603.09 and 15,833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.14, 33,603.09 and 15,833.46 is: 21,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.14 : 33,603.09 = 15,833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.14/33,603.09 = 15,833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.14x = 33,603.09 × 15,833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.14x = 532,053,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,053,181.39/24,346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.70

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