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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.16, 33,975.58 and 15,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.16, 33,975.58 and 15,655.32 is: 21,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.16 : 33,975.58 = 15,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.16/33,975.58 = 15,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.16x = 33,975.58 × 15,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.16x = 531,898,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,898,577.09/24,617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.82

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