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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,510.69, 33,831.95 and 15,565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,510.69, 33,831.95 and 15,565.05 is: 21,484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,510.69 : 33,831.95 = 15,565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,510.69/33,831.95 = 15,565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,510.69x = 33,831.95 × 15,565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,510.69x = 526,595,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,595,915.52/24,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,484.34

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