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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.76, 33,551.70 and 15,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.76, 33,551.70 and 15,364.24 is: 21,202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.76 : 33,551.70 = 15,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.76/33,551.70 = 15,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.76x = 33,551.70 × 15,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.76x = 515,496,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,496,371.21/24,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.71

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