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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,019.02, 33,161.68 and 15,534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,019.02, 33,161.68 and 15,534.15 is: 21,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,019.02 : 33,161.68 = 15,534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,019.02/33,161.68 = 15,534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,019.02x = 33,161.68 × 15,534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,019.02x = 515,138,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,138,530.79/24,019.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.11

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