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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061, 33,204.18 and 15,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061, 33,204.18 and 15,691.72 is: 21,654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061 : 33,204.18 = 15,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061/33,204.18 = 15,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061x = 33,204.18 × 15,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061x = 521,030,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,030,695.39/24,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.57

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