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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.67, 33,465.02 and 15,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.67, 33,465.02 and 15,176.26 is: 20,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.67 : 33,465.02 = 15,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.67/33,465.02 = 15,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.67x = 33,465.02 × 15,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.67x = 507,873,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,873,844.43/24,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.13

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