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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,492.18, 33,767.92 and 15,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,492.18, 33,767.92 and 15,863.12 is: 21,870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,492.18 : 33,767.92 = 15,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,492.18/33,767.92 = 15,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,492.18x = 33,767.92 × 15,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,492.18x = 535,664,567.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,664,567.11/24,492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.84

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