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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.63, 33,739.31 and 15,016.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.63, 33,739.31 and 15,016.37 is: 20,721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.63 : 33,739.31 = 15,016.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.63/33,739.31 = 15,016.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.63x = 33,739.31 × 15,016.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.63x = 506,641,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,641,962.50/24,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.87

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