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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.22, 33,298.34 and 15,649.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.22, 33,298.34 and 15,649.23 is: 21,577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.22 : 33,298.34 = 15,649.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.22/33,298.34 = 15,649.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.22x = 33,298.34 × 15,649.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.22x = 521,093,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,093,381.28/24,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,577.17

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