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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.20, 33,568.08 and 15,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.20, 33,568.08 and 15,366.88 is: 21,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.20 : 33,568.08 = 15,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.20/33,568.08 = 15,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.20x = 33,568.08 × 15,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.20x = 515,836,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,836,657.19/24,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.14

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