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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.99, 33,706.63 and 15,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.99, 33,706.63 and 15,473.36 is: 21,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.99 : 33,706.63 = 15,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.99/33,706.63 = 15,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.99x = 33,706.63 × 15,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.99x = 521,554,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,554,923.99/24,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.45

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