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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.59, 33,786.99 and 15,536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.59, 33,786.99 and 15,536.84 is: 21,447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.59 : 33,786.99 = 15,536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.59/33,786.99 = 15,536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.59x = 33,786.99 × 15,536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.59x = 524,942,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,942,918.26/24,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.61

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