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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.28, 33,792.08 and 15,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.28, 33,792.08 and 15,535.52 is: 21,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.28 : 33,792.08 = 15,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.28/33,792.08 = 15,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.28x = 33,792.08 × 15,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.28x = 524,977,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,977,534.68/24,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,435.28

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