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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.36, 33,419.88 and 15,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.36, 33,419.88 and 15,825.12 is: 21,842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.36 : 33,419.88 = 15,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.36/33,419.88 = 15,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.36x = 33,419.88 × 15,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.36x = 528,873,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,873,611.39/24,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.22

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