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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.38, 33,665.49 and 15,312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.38, 33,665.49 and 15,312.61 is: 21,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.38 : 33,665.49 = 15,312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.38/33,665.49 = 15,312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.38x = 33,665.49 × 15,312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.38x = 515,506,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,506,518.83/24,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.72

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