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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.34, 33,281.84 and 15,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.34, 33,281.84 and 15,630.32 is: 21,562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.34 : 33,281.84 = 15,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.34/33,281.84 = 15,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.34x = 33,281.84 × 15,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.34x = 520,205,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,205,564.83/24,125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.62

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