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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.59, 33,260.85 and 15,936.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.59, 33,260.85 and 15,936.23 is: 21,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.59 : 33,260.85 = 15,936.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.59/33,260.85 = 15,936.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.59x = 33,260.85 × 15,936.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.59x = 530,052,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,052,389.29/24,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.39

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