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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.04, 33,637.06 and 15,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.04, 33,637.06 and 15,991 is: 22,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.04 : 33,637.06 = 15,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.04/33,637.06 = 15,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.04x = 33,637.06 × 15,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.04x = 537,890,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,890,226.46/24,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.26

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