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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304, 33,554.10 and 15,935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304, 33,554.10 and 15,935.08 is: 21,999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304 : 33,554.10 = 15,935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304/33,554.10 = 15,935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304x = 33,554.10 × 15,935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304x = 534,687,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,687,267.83/24,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.97

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