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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.22, 33,299.72 and 15,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.22, 33,299.72 and 15,650.23 is: 21,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.22 : 33,299.72 = 15,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.22/33,299.72 = 15,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.22x = 33,299.72 × 15,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.22x = 521,148,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,148,276.94/24,151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.55

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