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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,336.20, 33,569.46 and 15,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,336.20, 33,569.46 and 15,367.88 is: 21,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,336.20 : 33,569.46 = 15,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,336.20/33,569.46 = 15,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,336.20x = 33,569.46 × 15,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,336.20x = 515,891,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,891,432.94/24,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.52

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