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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.31, 33,708.24 and 15,469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.31, 33,708.24 and 15,469.55 is: 21,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.31 : 33,708.24 = 15,469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.31/33,708.24 = 15,469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.31x = 33,708.24 × 15,469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.31x = 521,451,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,451,304.09/24,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.81

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