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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.25, 33,905.52 and 15,611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.25, 33,905.52 and 15,611.01 is: 21,546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.25 : 33,905.52 = 15,611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.25/33,905.52 = 15,611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.25x = 33,905.52 × 15,611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.25x = 529,299,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,299,411.78/24,565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.67

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