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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.91, 33,667.06 and 15,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.91, 33,667.06 and 15,441.08 is: 21,317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.91 : 33,667.06 = 15,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.91/33,667.06 = 15,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.91x = 33,667.06 × 15,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.91x = 519,855,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,855,766.82/24,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.87

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