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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.54, 33,755.49 and 15,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.54, 33,755.49 and 15,526.50 is: 21,411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.54 : 33,755.49 = 15,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.54/33,755.49 = 15,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.54x = 33,755.49 × 15,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.54x = 524,104,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,104,615.49/24,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.65

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