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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.92, 33,617.28 and 15,400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.92, 33,617.28 and 15,400.64 is: 21,244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.92 : 33,617.28 = 15,400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.92/33,617.28 = 15,400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.92x = 33,617.28 × 15,400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.92x = 517,727,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,727,627.06/24,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.54

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