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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,597.27, 33,947.91 and 15,648.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,597.27, 33,947.91 and 15,648.66 is: 21,597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,597.27 : 33,947.91 = 15,648.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,597.27/33,947.91 = 15,648.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,597.27x = 33,947.91 × 15,648.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,597.27x = 531,239,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,239,301.30/24,597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.49

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