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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.52, 33,367.08 and 15,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.52, 33,367.08 and 15,673.59 is: 21,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.52 : 33,367.08 = 15,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.52/33,367.08 = 15,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.52x = 33,367.08 × 15,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.52x = 522,981,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,981,931.42/24,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.66

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