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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.57, 33,672.51 and 15,442.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.57, 33,672.51 and 15,442.65 is: 21,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.57 : 33,672.51 = 15,442.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.57/33,672.51 = 15,442.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.57x = 33,672.51 × 15,442.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.57x = 519,992,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,992,786.55/24,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.96

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