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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.92, 33,177.60 and 15,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.92, 33,177.60 and 15,663.36 is: 21,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.92 : 33,177.60 = 15,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.92/33,177.60 = 15,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.92x = 33,177.60 × 15,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.92x = 519,672,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,672,692.74/24,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.08

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