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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.26, 33,223.81 and 15,588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.26, 33,223.81 and 15,588.11 is: 21,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.26 : 33,223.81 = 15,588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.26/33,223.81 = 15,588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.26x = 33,223.81 × 15,588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.26x = 517,896,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,896,361.72/24,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.41

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