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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.82, 33,366.33 and 15,670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.82, 33,366.33 and 15,670.98 is: 21,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.82 : 33,366.33 = 15,670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.82/33,366.33 = 15,670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.82x = 33,366.33 × 15,670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.82x = 522,883,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,883,090.10/24,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.20

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