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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.76, 33,609.51 and 15,406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.76, 33,609.51 and 15,406.61 is: 21,249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.76 : 33,609.51 = 15,406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.76/33,609.51 = 15,406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.76x = 33,609.51 × 15,406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.76x = 517,808,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,808,444.81/24,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.74

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