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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.96, 33,651.28 and 15,426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.96, 33,651.28 and 15,426.36 is: 21,280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.96 : 33,651.28 = 15,426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.96/33,651.28 = 15,426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.96x = 33,651.28 × 15,426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.96x = 519,116,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,116,759.74/24,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.54

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