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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.12, 33,663.36 and 15,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.12, 33,663.36 and 15,446.08 is: 21,312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.12 : 33,663.36 = 15,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.12/33,663.36 = 15,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.12x = 33,663.36 × 15,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.12x = 519,966,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,966,951.63/24,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.64

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