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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.28, 33,626.52 and 15,405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.28, 33,626.52 and 15,405.04 is: 21,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.28 : 33,626.52 = 15,405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.28/33,626.52 = 15,405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.28x = 33,626.52 × 15,405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.28x = 518,017,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,017,885.66/24,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.24

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