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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.96, 33,355.80 and 15,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.96, 33,355.80 and 15,225.28 is: 21,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.96 : 33,355.80 = 15,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.96/33,355.80 = 15,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.96x = 33,355.80 × 15,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.96x = 507,851,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,851,394.62/24,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.59

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