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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,344.44, 33,615.81 and 15,407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,344.44, 33,615.81 and 15,407.71 is: 21,275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,344.44 : 33,615.81 = 15,407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,344.44/33,615.81 = 15,407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,344.44x = 33,615.81 × 15,407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,344.44x = 517,942,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,942,651.90/24,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.60

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