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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.79, 33,204.21 and 15,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.79, 33,204.21 and 15,676.29 is: 21,634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.79 : 33,204.21 = 15,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.79/33,204.21 = 15,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.79x = 33,204.21 × 15,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.79x = 520,518,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,518,825.18/24,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.39

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