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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.04, 33,185.22 and 15,662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.04, 33,185.22 and 15,662.54 is: 21,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.04 : 33,185.22 = 15,662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.04/33,185.22 = 15,662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.04x = 33,185.22 × 15,662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.04x = 519,764,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,764,835.66/24,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.40

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