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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.04, 33,203.18 and 15,675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.04, 33,203.18 and 15,675.54 is: 21,633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.04 : 33,203.18 = 15,675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.04/33,203.18 = 15,675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.04x = 33,203.18 × 15,675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.04x = 520,477,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,477,697.84/24,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.35

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