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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.25, 33,678.95 and 15,911.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.25, 33,678.95 and 15,911.27 is: 21,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.25 : 33,678.95 = 15,911.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.25/33,678.95 = 15,911.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.25x = 33,678.95 × 15,911.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.25x = 535,874,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,874,618.82/24,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.06

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