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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,330.08, 33,584.64 and 15,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,330.08, 33,584.64 and 15,947.12 is: 22,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,330.08 : 33,584.64 = 15,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,330.08/33,584.64 = 15,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,330.08x = 33,584.64 × 15,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,330.08x = 535,578,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,578,284.24/24,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.01

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