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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,243.96, 33,476.04 and 15,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,243.96, 33,476.04 and 15,750.30 is: 21,748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,243.96 : 33,476.04 = 15,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,243.96/33,476.04 = 15,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,243.96x = 33,476.04 × 15,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,243.96x = 527,257,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,257,672.81/24,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,748.00

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