Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354,477.24, 33,593,695.83 and 15,982,390.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,354,477.24, 33,593,695.83 and 15,982,390.14 is: 22,045,537.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,354,477.24 : 33,593,695.83 = 15,982,390.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,354,477.24/33,593,695.83 = 15,982,390.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,354,477.24x = 33,593,695.83 × 15,982,390.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,354,477.24x = 536,907,552,999,551.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,907,552,999,551.12/24,354,477.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,045,537.98
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