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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.84, 33,348.92 and 15,678.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.84, 33,348.92 and 15,678.11 is: 21,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.84 : 33,348.92 = 15,678.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.84/33,348.92 = 15,678.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.84x = 33,348.92 × 15,678.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.84x = 522,847,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,847,853.54/24,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.66

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