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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.67, 33,738.27 and 15,955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.67, 33,738.27 and 15,955.23 is: 22,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.67 : 33,738.27 = 15,955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.67/33,738.27 = 15,955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.67x = 33,738.27 × 15,955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.67x = 538,301,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,301,857.65/24,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,018.53

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