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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.26, 33,379.98 and 15,704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.26, 33,379.98 and 15,704.25 is: 21,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.26 : 33,379.98 = 15,704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.26/33,379.98 = 15,704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.26x = 33,379.98 × 15,704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.26x = 524,207,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,207,550.92/24,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.76

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