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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.22, 33,296.96 and 15,648.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.22, 33,296.96 and 15,648.23 is: 21,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.22 : 33,296.96 = 15,648.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.22/33,296.96 = 15,648.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.22x = 33,296.96 × 15,648.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.22x = 521,038,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,038,610.74/24,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.80

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