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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.91, 33,148.09 and 15,530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.91, 33,148.09 and 15,530.81 is: 21,415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.91 : 33,148.09 = 15,530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.91/33,148.09 = 15,530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.91x = 33,148.09 × 15,530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.91x = 514,816,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,816,733.65/24,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,415.08

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