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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.83, 33,732.97 and 15,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.83, 33,732.97 and 15,951.39 is: 22,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.83 : 33,732.97 = 15,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.83/33,732.97 = 15,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.83x = 33,732.97 × 15,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.83x = 538,087,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,087,711.26/24,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.23

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