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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.12, 33,168.30 and 15,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.12, 33,168.30 and 15,654.20 is: 21,613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.12 : 33,168.30 = 15,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.12/33,168.30 = 15,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.12x = 33,168.30 × 15,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.12x = 519,223,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,223,201.86/24,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.48

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