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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.41, 33,562.82 and 15,819.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.41, 33,562.82 and 15,819.83 is: 21,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.41 : 33,562.82 = 15,819.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.41/33,562.82 = 15,819.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.41x = 33,562.82 × 15,819.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.41x = 530,957,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,957,859.81/24,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,820.12

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