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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.72, 33,117.36 and 15,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.72, 33,117.36 and 15,504.52 is: 21,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.72 : 33,117.36 = 15,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.72/33,117.36 = 15,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.72x = 33,117.36 × 15,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.72x = 513,468,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,468,770.47/24,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.33

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