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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.02, 33,638.04 and 15,874.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.02, 33,638.04 and 15,874.47 is: 21,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.02 : 33,638.04 = 15,874.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.02/33,638.04 = 15,874.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.02x = 33,638.04 × 15,874.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.02x = 533,986,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,986,056.84/24,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.42

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