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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.08, 33,230.70 and 15,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.08, 33,230.70 and 15,707.40 is: 21,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.08 : 33,230.70 = 15,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.08/33,230.70 = 15,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.08x = 33,230.70 × 15,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.08x = 521,967,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,967,897.18/24,091.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.44

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