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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.79, 33,556.52 and 15,835.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.79, 33,556.52 and 15,835.07 is: 21,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.79 : 33,556.52 = 15,835.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.79/33,556.52 = 15,835.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.79x = 33,556.52 × 15,835.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.79x = 531,369,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,369,966.64/24,311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,856.47

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