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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.24, 33,996.78 and 15,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.24, 33,996.78 and 15,687 is: 21,655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.24 : 33,996.78 = 15,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.24/33,996.78 = 15,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.24x = 33,996.78 × 15,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.24x = 533,307,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,307,487.86/24,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,655.19

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