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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.04, 33,682.70 and 15,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.04, 33,682.70 and 15,332.87 is: 21,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.04 : 33,682.70 = 15,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.04/33,682.70 = 15,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.04x = 33,682.70 × 15,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.04x = 516,452,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,452,582.89/24,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.85

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