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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.44, 33,682.36 and 15,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.44, 33,682.36 and 15,445.60 is: 21,314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.44 : 33,682.36 = 15,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.44/33,682.36 = 15,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.44x = 33,682.36 × 15,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.44x = 520,244,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,244,259.62/24,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.99

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