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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.81, 33,343.36 and 15,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.81, 33,343.36 and 15,669.29 is: 21,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.81 : 33,343.36 = 15,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.81/33,343.36 = 15,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.81x = 33,343.36 × 15,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.81x = 522,466,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,466,609.19/24,166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.18

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