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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.03, 33,926.40 and 15,632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.03, 33,926.40 and 15,632.28 is: 21,569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.03 : 33,926.40 = 15,632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.03/33,926.40 = 15,632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.03x = 33,926.40 × 15,632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.03x = 530,346,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,346,984.19/24,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.32

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