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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,403.68, 33,659.28 and 15,452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,403.68, 33,659.28 and 15,452.64 is: 21,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,403.68 : 33,659.28 = 15,452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,403.68/33,659.28 = 15,452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,403.68x = 33,659.28 × 15,452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,403.68x = 520,124,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,124,736.50/24,403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.37

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