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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.20, 33,509.34 and 15,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.20, 33,509.34 and 15,327.24 is: 21,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.20 : 33,509.34 = 15,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.20/33,509.34 = 15,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.20x = 33,509.34 × 15,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.20x = 513,605,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,605,696.42/24,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,153.27

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