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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.44, 33,680.98 and 15,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.44, 33,680.98 and 15,444.60 is: 21,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.44 : 33,680.98 = 15,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.44/33,680.98 = 15,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.44x = 33,680.98 × 15,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.44x = 520,189,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,189,263.71/24,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.61

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