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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.08, 33,583.26 and 15,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.08, 33,583.26 and 15,946.12 is: 22,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.08 : 33,583.26 = 15,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.08/33,583.26 = 15,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.08x = 33,583.26 × 15,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.08x = 535,522,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,522,693.95/24,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.63

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