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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.79, 33,271.98 and 15,619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.79, 33,271.98 and 15,619.51 is: 21,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.79 : 33,271.98 = 15,619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.79/33,271.98 = 15,619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.79x = 33,271.98 × 15,619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.79x = 519,692,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,692,024.33/24,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.76

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