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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.71, 33,951.27 and 15,644.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.71, 33,951.27 and 15,644.49 is: 21,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.71 : 33,951.27 = 15,644.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.71/33,951.27 = 15,644.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.71x = 33,951.27 × 15,644.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.71x = 531,150,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,150,304.00/24,598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.61

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