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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.85, 33,755.81 and 15,384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.85, 33,755.81 and 15,384.15 is: 21,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.85 : 33,755.81 = 15,384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.85/33,755.81 = 15,384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.85x = 33,755.81 × 15,384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.85x = 519,304,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,304,367.49/24,463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,227.42

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