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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440, 33,727.28 and 15,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440, 33,727.28 and 15,008.48 is: 20,711.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440 : 33,727.28 = 15,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440/33,727.28 = 15,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440x = 33,727.28 × 15,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440x = 506,195,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,195,207.33/24,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.75

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