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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.72, 33,814.74 and 15,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.72, 33,814.74 and 15,552 is: 21,458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.72 : 33,814.74 = 15,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.72/33,814.74 = 15,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.72x = 33,814.74 × 15,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.72x = 525,886,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,886,836.48/24,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.01

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