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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,163.97, 33,360.86 and 15,795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,163.97, 33,360.86 and 15,795.05 is: 21,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,163.97 : 33,360.86 = 15,795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,163.97/33,360.86 = 15,795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,163.97x = 33,360.86 × 15,795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,163.97x = 526,936,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,936,372.77/24,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.70

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