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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.58, 33,154.31 and 15,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.58, 33,154.31 and 15,542.96 is: 21,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.58 : 33,154.31 = 15,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.58/33,154.31 = 15,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.58x = 33,154.31 × 15,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.58x = 515,315,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,315,987.24/24,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.50

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