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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.72, 33,792.66 and 15,535.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.72, 33,792.66 and 15,535.97 is: 21,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.72 : 33,792.66 = 15,535.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.72/33,792.66 = 15,535.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.72x = 33,792.66 × 15,535.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.72x = 525,001,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,001,751.98/24,491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,435.89

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