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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.48, 33,568.86 and 15,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.48, 33,568.86 and 15,363.30 is: 21,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.48 : 33,568.86 = 15,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.48/33,568.86 = 15,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.48x = 33,568.86 × 15,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.48x = 515,728,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,728,466.84/24,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,204.65

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