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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,123.84, 33,279.77 and 15,628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,123.84, 33,279.77 and 15,628.82 is: 21,560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,123.84 : 33,279.77 = 15,628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,123.84/33,279.77 = 15,628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,123.84x = 33,279.77 × 15,628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,123.84x = 520,123,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,123,290.43/24,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.55

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