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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,048.23, 33,176.85 and 15,985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,048.23, 33,176.85 and 15,985.78 is: 22,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,048.23 : 33,176.85 = 15,985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,048.23/33,176.85 = 15,985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,048.23x = 33,176.85 × 15,985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,048.23x = 530,357,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,357,682.30/24,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.92

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