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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.91, 33,635.49 and 15,879.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.91, 33,635.49 and 15,879.33 is: 21,896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.91 : 33,635.49 = 15,879.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.91/33,635.49 = 15,879.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.91x = 33,635.49 × 15,879.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.91x = 534,109,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,109,005.57/24,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,896.08

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