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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.12, 33,289.68 and 15,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.12, 33,289.68 and 15,733 is: 21,715.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.12 : 33,289.68 = 15,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.12/33,289.68 = 15,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.12x = 33,289.68 × 15,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.12x = 523,746,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,746,535.44/24,118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,715.89

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