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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.68, 33,995.58 and 15,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.68, 33,995.58 and 15,669.84 is: 21,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.68 : 33,995.58 = 15,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.68/33,995.58 = 15,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.68x = 33,995.58 × 15,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.68x = 532,705,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,705,299.31/24,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.84

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