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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.54, 33,252.95 and 15,704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.54, 33,252.95 and 15,704.46 is: 21,666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.54 : 33,252.95 = 15,704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.54/33,252.95 = 15,704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.54x = 33,252.95 × 15,704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.54x = 522,219,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,219,544.63/24,102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.58

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