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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.25, 33,555.83 and 15,936.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.25, 33,555.83 and 15,936.33 is: 22,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.25 : 33,555.83 = 15,936.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.25/33,555.83 = 15,936.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.25x = 33,555.83 × 15,936.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.25x = 534,756,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,756,700.62/24,305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.70

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