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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.06, 33,983.19 and 15,670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.06, 33,983.19 and 15,670.86 is: 21,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.06 : 33,983.19 = 15,670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.06/33,983.19 = 15,670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.06x = 33,983.19 × 15,670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.06x = 532,545,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,545,812.84/24,624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.05

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