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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.32, 33,682.18 and 15,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.32, 33,682.18 and 15,445.48 is: 21,314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.32 : 33,682.18 = 15,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.32/33,682.18 = 15,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.32x = 33,682.18 × 15,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.32x = 520,237,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,237,437.55/24,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.81

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