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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.07, 33,706.07 and 15,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.07, 33,706.07 and 15,349.91 is: 21,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.07 : 33,706.07 = 15,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.07/33,706.07 = 15,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.07x = 33,706.07 × 15,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.07x = 517,385,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,385,039.58/24,423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.28

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