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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,384.91, 33,665.68 and 15,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,384.91, 33,665.68 and 15,440.08 is: 21,316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,384.91 : 33,665.68 = 15,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,384.91/33,665.68 = 15,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,384.91x = 33,665.68 × 15,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,384.91x = 519,800,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,800,792.45/24,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.49

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