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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.03, 33,339.52 and 15,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.03, 33,339.52 and 15,666.50 is: 21,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.03 : 33,339.52 = 15,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.03/33,339.52 = 15,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.03x = 33,339.52 × 15,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.03x = 522,313,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,313,590.08/24,164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.33

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