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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.26, 33,163.14 and 15,540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.26, 33,163.14 and 15,540.97 is: 21,426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.26 : 33,163.14 = 15,540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.26/33,163.14 = 15,540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.26x = 33,163.14 × 15,540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.26x = 515,387,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,387,363.85/24,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.92

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