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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.08, 33,681.68 and 15,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.08, 33,681.68 and 15,450.28 is: 21,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.08 : 33,681.68 = 15,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.08/33,681.68 = 15,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.08x = 33,681.68 × 15,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.08x = 520,391,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,391,386.87/24,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.20

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