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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,596.22, 33,947.82 and 15,641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,596.22, 33,947.82 and 15,641.99 is: 21,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,596.22 : 33,947.82 = 15,641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,596.22/33,947.82 = 15,641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,596.22x = 33,947.82 × 15,641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,596.22x = 531,011,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,011,291.22/24,596.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,589.15

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