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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.16, 33,343.44 and 15,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.16, 33,343.44 and 15,762.08 is: 21,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.16 : 33,343.44 = 15,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.16/33,343.44 = 15,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.16x = 33,343.44 × 15,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.16x = 525,561,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,561,968.76/24,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,753.25

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