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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,318.47, 33,564.71 and 15,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,318.47, 33,564.71 and 15,360.28 is: 21,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,318.47 : 33,564.71 = 15,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,318.47/33,564.71 = 15,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,318.47x = 33,564.71 × 15,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,318.47x = 515,563,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,563,343.72/24,318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,200.48

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