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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.88, 33,547.03 and 15,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.88, 33,547.03 and 15,929.96 is: 21,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.88 : 33,547.03 = 15,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.88/33,547.03 = 15,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.88x = 33,547.03 × 15,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.88x = 534,402,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,402,638.46/24,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,992.90

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