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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,110.70, 33,261.03 and 15,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,110.70, 33,261.03 and 15,610.38 is: 21,534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,110.70 : 33,261.03 = 15,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,110.70/33,261.03 = 15,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,110.70x = 33,261.03 × 15,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,110.70x = 519,217,317.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,217,317.49/24,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.73

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