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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.56, 33,381.48 and 15,698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.56, 33,381.48 and 15,698.82 is: 21,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.56 : 33,381.48 = 15,698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.56/33,381.48 = 15,698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.56x = 33,381.48 × 15,698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.56x = 524,049,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,049,845.85/24,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.98

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