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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.16, 33,315.84 and 15,742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.16, 33,315.84 and 15,742.08 is: 21,725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.16 : 33,315.84 = 15,742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.16/33,315.84 = 15,742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.16x = 33,315.84 × 15,742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.16x = 524,460,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,460,618.55/24,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.65

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