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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.76, 33,472.35 and 15,865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.76, 33,472.35 and 15,865.26 is: 21,899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.76 : 33,472.35 = 15,865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.76/33,472.35 = 15,865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.76x = 33,472.35 × 15,865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.76x = 531,047,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,047,535.56/24,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.99

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