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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.02, 33,131.75 and 15,512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.02, 33,131.75 and 15,512.49 is: 21,405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.02 : 33,131.75 = 15,512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.02/33,131.75 = 15,512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.02x = 33,131.75 × 15,512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.02x = 513,955,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,955,863.00/24,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.89

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