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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.32, 33,598.43 and 15,277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.32, 33,598.43 and 15,277.57 is: 21,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.32 : 33,598.43 = 15,277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.32/33,598.43 = 15,277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.32x = 33,598.43 × 15,277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.32x = 513,302,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,302,148.21/24,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.49

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