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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.17, 33,734.81 and 15,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.17, 33,734.81 and 15,952.73 is: 22,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.17 : 33,734.81 = 15,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.17/33,734.81 = 15,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.17x = 33,734.81 × 15,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.17x = 538,162,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,162,186.74/24,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.07

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