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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.88, 33,598.72 and 15,398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.88, 33,598.72 and 15,398.24 is: 21,249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.88 : 33,598.72 = 15,398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.88/33,598.72 = 15,398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.88x = 33,598.72 × 15,398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.88x = 517,361,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,361,154.25/24,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.59

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