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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.24, 33,999.54 and 15,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.24, 33,999.54 and 15,689 is: 21,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.24 : 33,999.54 = 15,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.24/33,999.54 = 15,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.24x = 33,999.54 × 15,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.24x = 533,418,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,418,783.06/24,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.95

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