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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.68, 33,263.66 and 15,618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.68, 33,263.66 and 15,618.31 is: 21,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.68 : 33,263.66 = 15,618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.68/33,263.66 = 15,618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.68x = 33,263.66 × 15,618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.68x = 519,522,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,522,100.28/24,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.28

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