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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.46, 33,950.93 and 15,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.46, 33,950.93 and 15,644.25 is: 21,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.46 : 33,950.93 = 15,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.46/33,950.93 = 15,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.46x = 33,950.93 × 15,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.46x = 531,136,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,136,758.43/24,598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.27

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