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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.16, 33,364.98 and 15,222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.16, 33,364.98 and 15,222.33 is: 21,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.16 : 33,364.98 = 15,222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.16/33,364.98 = 15,222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.16x = 33,364.98 × 15,222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.16x = 507,892,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,892,736.00/24,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.82

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