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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.49, 33,897.98 and 15,614.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.49, 33,897.98 and 15,614.19 is: 21,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.49 : 33,897.98 = 15,614.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.49/33,897.98 = 15,614.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.49x = 33,897.98 × 15,614.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.49x = 529,289,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,289,422.27/24,571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.80

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