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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.68, 33,266.42 and 15,620.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.68, 33,266.42 and 15,620.31 is: 21,551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.68 : 33,266.42 = 15,620.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.68/33,266.42 = 15,620.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.68x = 33,266.42 × 15,620.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.68x = 519,631,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,631,792.99/24,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.04

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