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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.54, 33,970.86 and 15,653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.54, 33,970.86 and 15,653.04 is: 21,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.54 : 33,970.86 = 15,653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.54/33,970.86 = 15,653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.54x = 33,970.86 × 15,653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.54x = 531,747,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,747,230.41/24,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.73

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