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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.20, 33,424.08 and 15,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.20, 33,424.08 and 15,841.28 is: 21,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.20 : 33,424.08 = 15,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.20/33,424.08 = 15,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.20x = 33,424.08 × 15,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.20x = 529,480,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,480,210.02/24,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.13

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