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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156.17, 33,328.70 and 15,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156.17, 33,328.70 and 15,658.64 is: 21,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156.17 : 33,328.70 = 15,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156.17/33,328.70 = 15,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156.17x = 33,328.70 × 15,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156.17x = 521,882,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,882,120.00/24,156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.51

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