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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,460.23, 33,744.25 and 15,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,460.23, 33,744.25 and 15,960.39 is: 22,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,460.23 : 33,744.25 = 15,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,460.23/33,744.25 = 15,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,460.23x = 33,744.25 × 15,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,460.23x = 538,571,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,571,383.70/24,460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,018.25

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