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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.44, 33,267.65 and 15,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.44, 33,267.65 and 15,727.52 is: 21,713.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.44 : 33,267.65 = 15,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.44/33,267.65 = 15,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.44x = 33,267.65 × 15,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.44x = 523,217,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,217,385.75/24,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,713.48

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