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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.15, 33,964.52 and 15,647.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.15, 33,964.52 and 15,647.31 is: 21,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.15 : 33,964.52 = 15,647.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.15/33,964.52 = 15,647.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.15x = 33,964.52 × 15,647.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.15x = 531,453,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,453,295.20/24,609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.76

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