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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.59, 33,256.71 and 15,933.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.59, 33,256.71 and 15,933.23 is: 21,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.59 : 33,256.71 = 15,933.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.59/33,256.71 = 15,933.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.59x = 33,256.71 × 15,933.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.59x = 529,886,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,886,643.19/24,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.25

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