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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.94, 33,677.52 and 15,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.94, 33,677.52 and 15,909.30 is: 21,951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.94 : 33,677.52 = 15,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.94/33,677.52 = 15,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.94x = 33,677.52 × 15,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.94x = 535,785,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,785,768.94/24,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.29

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