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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.46, 33,680.97 and 15,447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.46, 33,680.97 and 15,447.86 is: 21,310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.46 : 33,680.97 = 15,447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.46/33,680.97 = 15,447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.46x = 33,680.97 × 15,447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.46x = 520,298,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,298,909.22/24,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.22

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