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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.21, 33,634.67 and 15,887.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.21, 33,634.67 and 15,887.13 is: 21,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.21 : 33,634.67 = 15,887.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.21/33,634.67 = 15,887.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.21x = 33,634.67 × 15,887.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.21x = 534,358,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,358,374.80/24,388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,910.52

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