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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.26, 33,243.41 and 15,608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.26, 33,243.41 and 15,608.18 is: 21,534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.26 : 33,243.41 = 15,608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.26/33,243.41 = 15,608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.26x = 33,243.41 × 15,608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.26x = 518,868,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,868,882.84/24,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.07

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