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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.99, 33,898.67 and 15,614.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.99, 33,898.67 and 15,614.69 is: 21,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.99 : 33,898.67 = 15,614.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.99/33,898.67 = 15,614.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.99x = 33,898.67 × 15,614.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.99x = 529,317,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,317,223.46/24,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.49

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