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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.16, 33,175.38 and 15,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.16, 33,175.38 and 15,984.72 is: 22,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.16 : 33,175.38 = 15,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.16/33,175.38 = 15,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.16x = 33,175.38 × 15,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.16x = 530,299,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,299,160.19/24,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.47

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