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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.18, 33,671.94 and 15,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.18, 33,671.94 and 15,906.20 is: 21,944.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.18 : 33,671.94 = 15,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.18/33,671.94 = 15,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.18x = 33,671.94 × 15,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.18x = 535,592,443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,592,443.67/24,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.06

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