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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.38, 33,337.26 and 15,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.38, 33,337.26 and 15,664.86 is: 21,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.38 : 33,337.26 = 15,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.38/33,337.26 = 15,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.38x = 33,337.26 × 15,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.38x = 522,223,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,223,348.01/24,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.08

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