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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.34, 33,277.70 and 15,627.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.34, 33,277.70 and 15,627.31 is: 21,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.34 : 33,277.70 = 15,627.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.34/33,277.70 = 15,627.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.34x = 33,277.70 × 15,627.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.34x = 520,040,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,040,889.86/24,122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.48

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