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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.34, 33,445.58 and 15,165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.34, 33,445.58 and 15,165.63 is: 20,929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.34 : 33,445.58 = 15,165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.34/33,445.58 = 15,165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.34x = 33,445.58 × 15,165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.34x = 507,223,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,223,215.59/24,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.08

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