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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.26, 33,381.36 and 15,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.26, 33,381.36 and 15,705.25 is: 21,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.26 : 33,381.36 = 15,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.26/33,381.36 = 15,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.26x = 33,381.36 × 15,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.26x = 524,262,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,262,604.14/24,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.14

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