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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.39, 33,233.49 and 15,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.39, 33,233.49 and 15,595.23 is: 21,514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.39 : 33,233.49 = 15,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.39/33,233.49 = 15,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.39x = 33,233.49 × 15,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.39x = 518,283,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,283,920.25/24,090.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.14

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