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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.72, 33,183.18 and 15,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.72, 33,183.18 and 15,685.56 is: 21,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.72 : 33,183.18 = 15,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.72/33,183.18 = 15,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.72x = 33,183.18 × 15,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.72x = 520,496,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,496,760.88/24,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.33

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