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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354.88, 33,627.36 and 15,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354.88, 33,627.36 and 15,995.68 is: 22,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354.88 : 33,627.36 = 15,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354.88/33,627.36 = 15,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354.88x = 33,627.36 × 15,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354.88x = 537,892,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,892,489.80/24,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.61

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