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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.77, 33,333.88 and 15,671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.77, 33,333.88 and 15,671.53 is: 21,624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.77 : 33,333.88 = 15,671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.77/33,333.88 = 15,671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.77x = 33,333.88 × 15,671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.77x = 522,392,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,392,744.81/24,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.21

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