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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.29, 33,197.99 and 15,671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.29, 33,197.99 and 15,671.79 is: 21,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.29 : 33,197.99 = 15,671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.29/33,197.99 = 15,671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.29x = 33,197.99 × 15,671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.29x = 520,271,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,271,849.34/24,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.17

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