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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.52, 33,451.66 and 15,750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.52, 33,451.66 and 15,750.04 is: 21,727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.52 : 33,451.66 = 15,750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.52/33,451.66 = 15,750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.52x = 33,451.66 × 15,750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.52x = 526,864,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,864,983.07/24,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.72

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