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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.70, 33,735.28 and 15,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.70, 33,735.28 and 15,013.44 is: 20,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.70 : 33,735.28 = 15,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.70/33,735.28 = 15,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.70x = 33,735.28 × 15,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.70x = 506,482,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,482,747.44/24,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.83

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