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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.22, 33,189.39 and 15,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.22, 33,189.39 and 15,690.06 is: 21,641.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.22 : 33,189.39 = 15,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.22/33,189.39 = 15,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.22x = 33,189.39 × 15,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.22x = 520,743,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,743,520.46/24,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.54

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