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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.12, 33,166.92 and 15,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.12, 33,166.92 and 15,653.20 is: 21,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.12 : 33,166.92 = 15,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.12/33,166.92 = 15,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.12x = 33,166.92 × 15,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.12x = 519,168,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,168,432.14/24,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.10

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