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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.32, 33,706.86 and 15,468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.32, 33,706.86 and 15,468.54 is: 21,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.32 : 33,706.86 = 15,468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.32/33,706.86 = 15,468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.32x = 33,706.86 × 15,468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.32x = 521,395,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,395,912.18/24,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.41

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