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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.62, 33,582.80 and 15,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.62, 33,582.80 and 15,402.64 is: 21,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.62 : 33,582.80 = 15,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.62/33,582.80 = 15,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.62x = 33,582.80 × 15,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.62x = 517,263,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,263,778.59/24,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.48

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