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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,391.38, 33,655.52 and 15,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,391.38, 33,655.52 and 15,432.60 is: 21,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,391.38 : 33,655.52 = 15,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,391.38/33,655.52 = 15,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,391.38x = 33,655.52 × 15,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,391.38x = 519,392,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,392,177.95/24,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.09

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