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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.63, 33,670.28 and 15,906.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.63, 33,670.28 and 15,906.78 is: 21,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.63 : 33,670.28 = 15,906.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.63/33,670.28 = 15,906.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.63x = 33,670.28 × 15,906.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.63x = 535,585,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,585,776.27/24,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.28

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