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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.36, 33,362.52 and 15,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.36, 33,362.52 and 15,223.28 is: 21,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.36 : 33,362.52 = 15,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.36/33,362.52 = 15,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.36x = 33,362.52 × 15,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.36x = 507,886,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,886,983.47/24,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.63

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