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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,398.46, 33,657.51 and 15,430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,398.46, 33,657.51 and 15,430.86 is: 21,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,398.46 : 33,657.51 = 15,430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,398.46/33,657.51 = 15,430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,398.46x = 33,657.51 × 15,430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,398.46x = 519,364,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,364,324.76/24,398.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,286.77

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