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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.94, 33,265.58 and 15,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.94, 33,265.58 and 15,726.02 is: 21,711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.94 : 33,265.58 = 15,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.94/33,265.58 = 15,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.94x = 33,265.58 × 15,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.94x = 523,134,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,134,931.43/24,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.41

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