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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.88, 33,206.61 and 15,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.88, 33,206.61 and 15,575.74 is: 21,487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.88 : 33,206.61 = 15,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.88/33,206.61 = 15,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.88x = 33,206.61 × 15,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.88x = 517,217,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,217,440.62/24,070.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.27

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