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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.16, 33,671.46 and 15,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.16, 33,671.46 and 15,449.32 is: 21,309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.16 : 33,671.46 = 15,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.16/33,671.46 = 15,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.16x = 33,671.46 × 15,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.16x = 520,201,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,201,160.41/24,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.97

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