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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.04, 33,710.16 and 15,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.04, 33,710.16 and 15,474.88 is: 21,359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.04 : 33,710.16 = 15,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.04/33,710.16 = 15,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.04x = 33,710.16 × 15,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.04x = 521,660,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,660,680.78/24,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.37

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