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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.47, 33,671.37 and 15,882.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.47, 33,671.37 and 15,882.77 is: 21,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.47 : 33,671.37 = 15,882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.47/33,671.37 = 15,882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.47x = 33,671.37 × 15,882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.47x = 534,794,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,794,769.03/24,395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.89

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