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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.16, 33,663.26 and 15,438.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.16, 33,663.26 and 15,438.33 is: 21,314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.16 : 33,663.26 = 15,438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.16/33,663.26 = 15,438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.16x = 33,663.26 × 15,438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.16x = 519,704,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,704,555.35/24,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.08

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