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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.35, 33,411.56 and 15,267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.35, 33,411.56 and 15,267.75 is: 21,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.35 : 33,411.56 = 15,267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.35/33,411.56 = 15,267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.35x = 33,411.56 × 15,267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.35x = 510,119,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,119,268.85/24,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.65

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