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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.74, 33,615.03 and 15,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.74, 33,615.03 and 15,410.62 is: 21,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.74 : 33,615.03 = 15,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.74/33,615.03 = 15,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.74x = 33,615.03 × 15,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.74x = 518,028,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,028,453.62/24,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,255.29

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