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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.24, 33,553.37 and 15,828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.24, 33,553.37 and 15,828.26 is: 21,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.24 : 33,553.37 = 15,828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.24/33,553.37 = 15,828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.24x = 33,553.37 × 15,828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.24x = 531,091,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,091,336.04/24,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.34

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