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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.16, 33,295.97 and 15,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.16, 33,295.97 and 15,621.50 is: 21,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.16 : 33,295.97 = 15,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.16/33,295.97 = 15,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.16x = 33,295.97 × 15,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.16x = 520,132,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,132,867.93/24,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,568.71

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