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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,435.27, 33,724.29 and 15,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,435.27, 33,724.29 and 15,483.62 is: 21,369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,435.27 : 33,724.29 = 15,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,435.27/33,724.29 = 15,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,435.27x = 33,724.29 × 15,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,435.27x = 522,173,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,173,922.51/24,435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.68

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