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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.52, 33,774.80 and 15,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.52, 33,774.80 and 15,522.88 is: 21,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.52 : 33,774.80 = 15,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.52/33,774.80 = 15,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.52x = 33,774.80 × 15,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.52x = 524,282,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,282,167.42/24,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,434.69

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