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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.65, 33,185.94 and 15,967.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.65, 33,185.94 and 15,967.65 is: 22,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.65 : 33,185.94 = 15,967.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.65/33,185.94 = 15,967.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.65x = 33,185.94 × 15,967.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.65x = 529,901,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,901,474.84/24,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.39

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