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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.26, 33,410.61 and 15,724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.26, 33,410.61 and 15,724.98 is: 21,691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.26 : 33,410.61 = 15,724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.26/33,410.61 = 15,724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.26x = 33,410.61 × 15,724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.26x = 525,381,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,381,174.04/24,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,691.81

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