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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.38, 33,664.11 and 15,311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.38, 33,664.11 and 15,311.61 is: 21,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.38 : 33,664.11 = 15,311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.38/33,664.11 = 15,311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.38x = 33,664.11 × 15,311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.38x = 515,451,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,451,723.32/24,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.34

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