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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.68, 33,772.70 and 15,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.68, 33,772.70 and 15,979.88 is: 22,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.68 : 33,772.70 = 15,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.68/33,772.70 = 15,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.68x = 33,772.70 × 15,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.68x = 539,683,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,683,564.36/24,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.38

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