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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,494.13, 33,770.61 and 15,865.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,494.13, 33,770.61 and 15,865.09 is: 21,873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,494.13 : 33,770.61 = 15,865.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,494.13/33,770.61 = 15,865.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,494.13x = 33,770.61 × 15,865.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,494.13x = 535,773,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,773,518.83/24,494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.55

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