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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,163.02, 33,363.63 and 15,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,163.02, 33,363.63 and 15,671.08 is: 21,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,163.02 : 33,363.63 = 15,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,163.02/33,363.63 = 15,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,163.02x = 33,363.63 × 15,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,163.02x = 522,844,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,844,156.52/24,163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.20

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