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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.37, 33,623.91 and 15,432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.37, 33,623.91 and 15,432.39 is: 21,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.37 : 33,623.91 = 15,432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.37/33,623.91 = 15,432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.37x = 33,623.91 × 15,432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.37x = 518,897,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,897,292.44/24,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.55

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