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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.56, 33,796.56 and 15,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.56, 33,796.56 and 15,996.76 is: 22,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.56 : 33,796.56 = 15,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.56/33,796.56 = 15,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.56x = 33,796.56 × 15,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.56x = 540,635,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,635,459.15/24,497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.95

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