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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.22, 33,186.63 and 15,688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.22, 33,186.63 and 15,688.06 is: 21,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.22 : 33,186.63 = 15,688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.22/33,186.63 = 15,688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.22x = 33,186.63 × 15,688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.22x = 520,633,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,633,842.64/24,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.78

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