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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.32, 33,358.86 and 15,216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.32, 33,358.86 and 15,216.42 is: 20,999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.32 : 33,358.86 = 15,216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.32/33,358.86 = 15,216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.32x = 33,358.86 × 15,216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.32x = 507,602,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,602,424.48/24,172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.33

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