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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,391.44, 33,626.88 and 15,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,391.44, 33,626.88 and 15,434.46 is: 21,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,391.44 : 33,626.88 = 15,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,391.44/33,626.88 = 15,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,391.44x = 33,626.88 × 15,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,391.44x = 519,012,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,012,734.28/24,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,278.48

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