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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.73, 33,694.77 and 15,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.73, 33,694.77 and 15,457.80 is: 21,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.73 : 33,694.77 = 15,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.73/33,694.77 = 15,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.73x = 33,694.77 × 15,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.73x = 520,847,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,847,015.71/24,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.70

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