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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,181.57, 33,371.63 and 15,225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,181.57, 33,371.63 and 15,225.67 is: 21,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,181.57 : 33,371.63 = 15,225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,181.57/33,371.63 = 15,225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,181.57x = 33,371.63 × 15,225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,181.57x = 508,105,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,105,425.74/24,181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.09

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