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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,386.91, 33,668.44 and 15,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,386.91, 33,668.44 and 15,442.08 is: 21,319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,386.91 : 33,668.44 = 15,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,386.91/33,668.44 = 15,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,386.91x = 33,668.44 × 15,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,386.91x = 519,910,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,910,743.96/24,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.25

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