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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.76, 33,550.32 and 15,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.76, 33,550.32 and 15,363.24 is: 21,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.76 : 33,550.32 = 15,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.76/33,550.32 = 15,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.76x = 33,550.32 × 15,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.76x = 515,441,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,441,618.24/24,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.33

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