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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.06, 33,694.14 and 15,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.06, 33,694.14 and 15,347.44 is: 21,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.06 : 33,694.14 = 15,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.06/33,694.14 = 15,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.06x = 33,694.14 × 15,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.06x = 517,118,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,118,792.00/24,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.12

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