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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.24, 33,476.94 and 15,305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.24, 33,476.94 and 15,305.58 is: 21,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.24 : 33,476.94 = 15,305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.24/33,476.94 = 15,305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.24x = 33,476.94 × 15,305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.24x = 512,383,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,383,983.33/24,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.28

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