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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.97, 33,273.05 and 15,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.97, 33,273.05 and 15,623.92 is: 21,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.97 : 33,273.05 = 15,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.97/33,273.05 = 15,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.97x = 33,273.05 × 15,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.97x = 519,855,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,855,434.83/24,118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.80

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