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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,365.51, 33,611.59 and 15,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,365.51, 33,611.59 and 15,397.46 is: 21,240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,365.51 : 33,611.59 = 15,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,365.51/33,611.59 = 15,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,365.51x = 33,611.59 × 15,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,365.51x = 517,533,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,533,089.79/24,365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.40

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