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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.31, 33,167.40 and 15,529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.31, 33,167.40 and 15,529.53 is: 21,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.31 : 33,167.40 = 15,529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.31/33,167.40 = 15,529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.31x = 33,167.40 × 15,529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.31x = 515,074,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,074,133.32/24,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.60

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