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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.62, 33,691.63 and 15,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.62, 33,691.63 and 15,459.96 is: 21,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.62 : 33,691.63 = 15,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.62/33,691.63 = 15,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.62x = 33,691.63 × 15,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.62x = 520,871,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,871,271.46/24,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,337.02

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