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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,048.54, 33,188.67 and 15,665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,048.54, 33,188.67 and 15,665.04 is: 21,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,048.54 : 33,188.67 = 15,665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,048.54/33,188.67 = 15,665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,048.54x = 33,188.67 × 15,665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,048.54x = 519,901,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,901,843.10/24,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.85

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