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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.16, 33,912.27 and 15,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.16, 33,912.27 and 15,615.92 is: 21,553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.16 : 33,912.27 = 15,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.16/33,912.27 = 15,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.16x = 33,912.27 × 15,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.16x = 529,571,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,571,380.12/24,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.44

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