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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,344.69, 33,616.15 and 15,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,344.69, 33,616.15 and 15,407.96 is: 21,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,344.69 : 33,616.15 = 15,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,344.69/33,616.15 = 15,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,344.69x = 33,616.15 × 15,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,344.69x = 517,956,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,956,087.95/24,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.94

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