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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,242.46, 33,473.97 and 15,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,242.46, 33,473.97 and 15,748.80 is: 21,745.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,242.46 : 33,473.97 = 15,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,242.46/33,473.97 = 15,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,242.46x = 33,473.97 × 15,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,242.46x = 527,174,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,174,858.74/24,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.93

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