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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.54, 33,963.96 and 15,648.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.54, 33,963.96 and 15,648.04 is: 21,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.54 : 33,963.96 = 15,648.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.54/33,963.96 = 15,648.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.54x = 33,963.96 × 15,648.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.54x = 531,469,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,469,404.64/24,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.83

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