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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,401.34, 33,664.23 and 15,913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,401.34, 33,664.23 and 15,913.35 is: 21,954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,401.34 : 33,664.23 = 15,913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,401.34/33,664.23 = 15,913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,401.34x = 33,664.23 × 15,913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,401.34x = 535,710,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,710,674.47/24,401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,954.15

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