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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.62, 33,584.18 and 15,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.62, 33,584.18 and 15,403.64 is: 21,235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.62 : 33,584.18 = 15,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.62/33,584.18 = 15,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.62x = 33,584.18 × 15,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.62x = 517,318,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,318,618.42/24,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.86

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