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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,236.46, 33,465.69 and 15,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,236.46, 33,465.69 and 15,742.80 is: 21,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,236.46 : 33,465.69 = 15,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,236.46/33,465.69 = 15,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,236.46x = 33,465.69 × 15,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,236.46x = 526,843,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,843,664.53/24,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,737.65

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