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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.31, 33,680.81 and 15,444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.31, 33,680.81 and 15,444.47 is: 21,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.31 : 33,680.81 = 15,444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.31/33,680.81 = 15,444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.31x = 33,680.81 × 15,444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.31x = 520,182,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,182,259.62/24,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.43

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