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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,182.72, 33,363.60 and 15,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,182.72, 33,363.60 and 15,804.08 is: 21,804.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,182.72 : 33,363.60 = 15,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,182.72/33,363.60 = 15,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,182.72x = 33,363.60 × 15,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,182.72x = 527,281,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,281,003.49/24,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,804.04

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