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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.74, 33,660.82 and 15,785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.74, 33,660.82 and 15,785.52 is: 21,786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.74 : 33,660.82 = 15,785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.74/33,660.82 = 15,785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.74x = 33,660.82 × 15,785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.74x = 531,353,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,353,547.33/24,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.84

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