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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.59, 33,409.35 and 15,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.59, 33,409.35 and 15,251.67 is: 21,038.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.59 : 33,409.35 = 15,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.59/33,409.35 = 15,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.59x = 33,409.35 × 15,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.59x = 509,548,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,548,381.11/24,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,038.69

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