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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.77, 33,872.22 and 15,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.77, 33,872.22 and 15,001.62 is: 20,701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.77 : 33,872.22 = 15,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.77/33,872.22 = 15,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.77x = 33,872.22 × 15,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.77x = 508,138,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,138,173.00/24,545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.66

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