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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.99, 33,895.91 and 15,612.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.99, 33,895.91 and 15,612.69 is: 21,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.99 : 33,895.91 = 15,612.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.99/33,895.91 = 15,612.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.99x = 33,895.91 × 15,612.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.99x = 529,206,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,206,171.33/24,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,538.73

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