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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.19, 33,621.62 and 15,294.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.19, 33,621.62 and 15,294.43 is: 21,105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.19 : 33,621.62 = 15,294.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.19/33,621.62 = 15,294.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.19x = 33,621.62 × 15,294.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.19x = 514,223,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,223,467.76/24,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.71

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