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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.68, 33,826.26 and 15,553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.68, 33,826.26 and 15,553.36 is: 21,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.68 : 33,826.26 = 15,553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.68/33,826.26 = 15,553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.68x = 33,826.26 × 15,553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.68x = 526,111,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,111,999.23/24,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.97

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