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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.72, 33,664.04 and 15,438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.72, 33,664.04 and 15,438.89 is: 21,314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.72 : 33,664.04 = 15,438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.72/33,664.04 = 15,438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.72x = 33,664.04 × 15,438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.72x = 519,735,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,735,475.38/24,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.85

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