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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.49, 33,631.31 and 15,853.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.49, 33,631.31 and 15,853.59 is: 21,881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.49 : 33,631.31 = 15,853.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.49/33,631.31 = 15,853.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.49x = 33,631.31 × 15,853.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.49x = 533,177,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,177,083.98/24,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,881.57

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