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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.01, 33,786.51 and 15,989.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.01, 33,786.51 and 15,989.42 is: 22,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.01 : 33,786.51 = 15,989.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.01/33,786.51 = 15,989.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.01x = 33,786.51 × 15,989.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.01x = 540,226,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,226,529.79/24,490.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.06

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