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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.94, 33,266.96 and 15,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.94, 33,266.96 and 15,727.02 is: 21,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.94 : 33,266.96 = 15,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.94/33,266.96 = 15,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.94x = 33,266.96 × 15,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.94x = 523,190,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,190,145.26/24,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.79

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