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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.57, 33,370.25 and 15,224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.57, 33,370.25 and 15,224.67 is: 21,010.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.57 : 33,370.25 = 15,224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.57/33,370.25 = 15,224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.57x = 33,370.25 × 15,224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.57x = 508,050,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,050,967.94/24,180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.71

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