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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.84, 36,453.42 and 15,988.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.84, 36,453.42 and 15,988.73 is: 23,951.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.84 : 36,453.42 = 15,988.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.84/36,453.42 = 15,988.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.84x = 36,453.42 × 15,988.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.84x = 582,843,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,843,707.69/24,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,951.98

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