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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,442.74, 33,729.12 and 15,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,442.74, 33,729.12 and 15,011.46 is: 20,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,442.74 : 33,729.12 = 15,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,442.74/33,729.12 = 15,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,442.74x = 33,729.12 × 15,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,442.74x = 506,323,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,323,335.72/24,442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.67

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