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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.22, 33,185.25 and 15,687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.22, 33,185.25 and 15,687.06 is: 21,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.22 : 33,185.25 = 15,687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.22/33,185.25 = 15,687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.22x = 33,185.25 × 15,687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.22x = 520,579,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,579,007.87/24,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.40

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