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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,461.48, 33,752.56 and 15,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,461.48, 33,752.56 and 15,961.36 is: 22,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,461.48 : 33,752.56 = 15,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,461.48/33,752.56 = 15,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,461.48x = 33,752.56 × 15,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,461.48x = 538,736,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,736,761.08/24,461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.88

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