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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.72, 33,734.19 and 15,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.72, 33,734.19 and 15,952.27 is: 22,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.72 : 33,734.19 = 15,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.72/33,734.19 = 15,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.72x = 33,734.19 × 15,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.72x = 538,136,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,136,940.45/24,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.45

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