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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.63, 33,610.97 and 15,874.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.63, 33,610.97 and 15,874.42 is: 21,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.63 : 33,610.97 = 15,874.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.63/33,610.97 = 15,874.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.63x = 33,610.97 × 15,874.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.63x = 533,554,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,554,778.10/24,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,894.25

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