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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.88, 33,608.04 and 15,981.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.88, 33,608.04 and 15,981.68 is: 22,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.88 : 33,608.04 = 15,981.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.88/33,608.04 = 15,981.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.88x = 33,608.04 × 15,981.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.88x = 537,112,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,112,940.71/24,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.29

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