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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.68, 33,314.76 and 15,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.68, 33,314.76 and 15,197.22 is: 20,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.68 : 33,314.76 = 15,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.68/33,314.76 = 15,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.68x = 33,314.76 × 15,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.68x = 506,291,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,291,736.97/24,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.19

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