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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.55, 33,122.77 and 15,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.55, 33,122.77 and 15,512.50 is: 21,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.55 : 33,122.77 = 15,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.55/33,122.77 = 15,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.55x = 33,122.77 × 15,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.55x = 513,816,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,816,969.63/24,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.83

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