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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.93, 33,269.72 and 15,729.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.93, 33,269.72 and 15,729.01 is: 21,715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.93 : 33,269.72 = 15,729.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.93/33,269.72 = 15,729.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.93x = 33,269.72 × 15,729.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.93x = 523,299,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,299,596.76/24,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,715.54

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