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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.25, 33,674.81 and 15,908.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.25, 33,674.81 and 15,908.27 is: 21,946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.25 : 33,674.81 = 15,908.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.25/33,674.81 = 15,908.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.25x = 33,674.81 × 15,908.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.25x = 535,707,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,707,721.76/24,409.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,946.92

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