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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,131.50, 33,270.40 and 15,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,131.50, 33,270.40 and 15,618.54 is: 21,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,131.50 : 33,270.40 = 15,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,131.50/33,270.40 = 15,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,131.50x = 33,270.40 × 15,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,131.50x = 519,635,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,635,073.22/24,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.48

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