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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.65, 33,167.84 and 15,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.65, 33,167.84 and 15,969.20 is: 22,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.65 : 33,167.84 = 15,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.65/33,167.84 = 15,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.65x = 33,167.84 × 15,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.65x = 529,663,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,663,624.84/24,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.68

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