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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.52, 33,365.70 and 15,672.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.52, 33,365.70 and 15,672.59 is: 21,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.52 : 33,365.70 = 15,672.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.52/33,365.70 = 15,672.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.52x = 33,365.70 × 15,672.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.52x = 522,926,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,926,769.33/24,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.27

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