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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.58, 33,214.48 and 15,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.58, 33,214.48 and 15,581.44 is: 21,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.58 : 33,214.48 = 15,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.58/33,214.48 = 15,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.58x = 33,214.48 × 15,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.58x = 517,529,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,529,427.25/24,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.14

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