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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.10, 33,724.74 and 15,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.10, 33,724.74 and 15,947.38 is: 21,985.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.10 : 33,724.74 = 15,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.10/33,724.74 = 15,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.10x = 33,724.74 × 15,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.10x = 537,821,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,821,219.67/24,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.90

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