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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.32, 33,689.84 and 15,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.32, 33,689.84 and 15,458.64 is: 21,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.32 : 33,689.84 = 15,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.32/33,689.84 = 15,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.32x = 33,689.84 × 15,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.32x = 520,799,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,799,108.22/24,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.20

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