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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.02, 33,794.79 and 15,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.02, 33,794.79 and 15,995.43 is: 22,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.02 : 33,794.79 = 15,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.02/33,794.79 = 15,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.02x = 33,794.79 × 15,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.02x = 540,562,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,562,197.81/24,496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.35

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