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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.96, 33,652.68 and 15,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.96, 33,652.68 and 15,427.36 is: 21,281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.96 : 33,652.68 = 15,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.96/33,652.68 = 15,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.96x = 33,652.68 × 15,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.96x = 519,172,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,172,009.32/24,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.94

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