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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.26, 33,625.25 and 15,304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.26, 33,625.25 and 15,304.12 is: 21,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.26 : 33,625.25 = 15,304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.26/33,625.25 = 15,304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.26x = 33,625.25 × 15,304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.26x = 514,604,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,604,861.03/24,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.23

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