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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.99, 33,897.29 and 15,613.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.99, 33,897.29 and 15,613.69 is: 21,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.99 : 33,897.29 = 15,613.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.99/33,897.29 = 15,613.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.99x = 33,897.29 × 15,613.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.99x = 529,261,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,261,777.90/24,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.11

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