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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156.63, 33,329.07 and 15,658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156.63, 33,329.07 and 15,658.92 is: 21,604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156.63 : 33,329.07 = 15,658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156.63/33,329.07 = 15,658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156.63x = 33,329.07 × 15,658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156.63x = 521,897,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,897,240.80/24,156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.72

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