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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.59, 33,806.07 and 15,418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.59, 33,806.07 and 15,418.49 is: 21,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.59 : 33,806.07 = 15,418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.59/33,806.07 = 15,418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.59x = 33,806.07 × 15,418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.59x = 521,238,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,238,383.20/24,507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.45

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