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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.88, 33,544.56 and 15,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.88, 33,544.56 and 15,355.80 is: 21,176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.88 : 33,544.56 = 15,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.88/33,544.56 = 15,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.88x = 33,544.56 × 15,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.88x = 515,103,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,103,554.45/24,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.87

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