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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.82, 33,685.01 and 15,455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.82, 33,685.01 and 15,455.14 is: 21,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.82 : 33,685.01 = 15,455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.82/33,685.01 = 15,455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.82x = 33,685.01 × 15,455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.82x = 520,606,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,606,545.45/24,406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,330.37

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