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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.91, 33,631.47 and 15,884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.91, 33,631.47 and 15,884.82 is: 21,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.91 : 33,631.47 = 15,884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.91/33,631.47 = 15,884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.91x = 33,631.47 × 15,884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.91x = 534,229,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,229,847.29/24,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.32

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