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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.22, 33,284.43 and 15,632.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.22, 33,284.43 and 15,632.19 is: 21,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.22 : 33,284.43 = 15,632.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.22/33,284.43 = 15,632.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.22x = 33,284.43 × 15,632.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.22x = 520,308,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,308,533.80/24,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.21

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