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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.40, 33,481.92 and 15,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.40, 33,481.92 and 15,899.52 is: 21,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.40 : 33,481.92 = 15,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.40/33,481.92 = 15,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.40x = 33,481.92 × 15,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.40x = 532,346,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,346,456.68/24,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.75

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