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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.32, 33,649.63 and 15,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.32, 33,649.63 and 15,427.16 is: 21,296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.32 : 33,649.63 = 15,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.32/33,649.63 = 15,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.32x = 33,649.63 × 15,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.32x = 519,118,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,118,225.95/24,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.88

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