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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.71, 33,947.13 and 15,641.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.71, 33,947.13 and 15,641.49 is: 21,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.71 : 33,947.13 = 15,641.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.71/33,947.13 = 15,641.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.71x = 33,947.13 × 15,641.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.71x = 530,983,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,983,485.58/24,595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.46

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