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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.91, 33,664.30 and 15,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.91, 33,664.30 and 15,439.08 is: 21,315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.91 : 33,664.30 = 15,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.91/33,664.30 = 15,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.91x = 33,664.30 × 15,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.91x = 519,745,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,745,782.25/24,383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.11

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