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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.53, 33,924.33 and 15,630.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.53, 33,924.33 and 15,630.77 is: 21,567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.53 : 33,924.33 = 15,630.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.53/33,924.33 = 15,630.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.53x = 33,924.33 × 15,630.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.53x = 530,263,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,263,230.01/24,586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.23

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