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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,605.04, 33,960.51 and 15,645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,605.04, 33,960.51 and 15,645.54 is: 21,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,605.04 : 33,960.51 = 15,645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,605.04/33,960.51 = 15,645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,605.04x = 33,960.51 × 15,645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,605.04x = 531,330,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,330,517.63/24,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.38

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