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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.16, 33,979.72 and 15,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.16, 33,979.72 and 15,658.32 is: 21,610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.16 : 33,979.72 = 15,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.16/33,979.72 = 15,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.16x = 33,979.72 × 15,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.16x = 532,065,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,065,329.27/24,620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.96

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