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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.68, 33,991.44 and 15,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.68, 33,991.44 and 15,666.84 is: 21,622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.68 : 33,991.44 = 15,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.68/33,991.44 = 15,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.68x = 33,991.44 × 15,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.68x = 532,538,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,538,451.85/24,628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.70

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