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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.02, 33,912.55 and 15,954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.02, 33,912.55 and 15,954.98 is: 22,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.02 : 33,912.55 = 15,954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.02/33,912.55 = 15,954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.02x = 33,912.55 × 15,954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.02x = 541,073,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,073,907.38/24,569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.61

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