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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.82, 33,984.64 and 15,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.82, 33,984.64 and 15,667.76 is: 21,613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.82 : 33,984.64 = 15,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.82/33,984.64 = 15,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.82x = 33,984.64 × 15,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.82x = 532,463,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,463,183.21/24,635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.37

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