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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.29, 33,959.48 and 15,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.29, 33,959.48 and 15,644.79 is: 21,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.29 : 33,959.48 = 15,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.29/33,959.48 = 15,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.29x = 33,959.48 × 15,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.29x = 531,288,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,288,854.89/24,604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.34

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