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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.77, 33,449.25 and 15,748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.77, 33,449.25 and 15,748.29 is: 21,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.77 : 33,449.25 = 15,748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.77/33,449.25 = 15,748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.77x = 33,449.25 × 15,748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.77x = 526,768,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,768,410.54/24,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.30

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