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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,017.63, 33,134.33 and 15,955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,017.63, 33,134.33 and 15,955.16 is: 22,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,017.63 : 33,134.33 = 15,955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,017.63/33,134.33 = 15,955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,017.63x = 33,134.33 × 15,955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,017.63x = 528,663,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,663,410.86/24,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.48

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