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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305, 33,555.48 and 15,936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305, 33,555.48 and 15,936.08 is: 22,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305 : 33,555.48 = 15,936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305/33,555.48 = 15,936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305x = 33,555.48 × 15,936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305x = 534,742,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,742,813.72/24,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.35

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