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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,442.55, 33,731.19 and 15,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,442.55, 33,731.19 and 15,950.10 is: 22,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,442.55 : 33,731.19 = 15,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,442.55/33,731.19 = 15,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,442.55x = 33,731.19 × 15,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,442.55x = 538,015,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,015,853.62/24,442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.45

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