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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.32, 33,691.22 and 15,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.32, 33,691.22 and 15,459.64 is: 21,336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.32 : 33,691.22 = 15,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.32/33,691.22 = 15,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.32x = 33,691.22 × 15,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.32x = 520,854,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,854,132.36/24,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.58

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