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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.04, 33,186.60 and 15,663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.04, 33,186.60 and 15,663.54 is: 21,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.04 : 33,186.60 = 15,663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.04/33,186.60 = 15,663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.04x = 33,186.60 × 15,663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.04x = 519,819,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,819,636.56/24,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.78

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