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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354.60, 33,597.81 and 15,853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354.60, 33,597.81 and 15,853.62 is: 21,870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354.60 : 33,597.81 = 15,853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354.60/33,597.81 = 15,853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354.60x = 33,597.81 × 15,853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354.60x = 532,646,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,646,912.57/24,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.48

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