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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,075.09, 33,212.41 and 15,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,075.09, 33,212.41 and 15,579.94 is: 21,493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,075.09 : 33,212.41 = 15,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,075.09/33,212.41 = 15,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,075.09x = 33,212.41 × 15,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,075.09x = 517,447,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,447,355.06/24,075.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.06

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