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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.36, 33,230.72 and 15,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.36, 33,230.72 and 15,593.24 is: 21,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.36 : 33,230.72 = 15,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.36/33,230.72 = 15,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.36x = 33,230.72 × 15,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.36x = 518,174,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,174,592.33/24,088.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.41

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