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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.61, 33,473.19 and 15,634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.61, 33,473.19 and 15,634.64 is: 21,585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.61 : 33,473.19 = 15,634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.61/33,473.19 = 15,634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.61x = 33,473.19 × 15,634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.61x = 523,341,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,341,197.13/24,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.88

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