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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.88, 33,297.66 and 15,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.88, 33,297.66 and 15,634.14 is: 21,574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.88 : 33,297.66 = 15,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.88/33,297.66 = 15,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.88x = 33,297.66 × 15,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.88x = 520,580,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,580,278.11/24,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.99

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