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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.76, 33,475.11 and 15,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.76, 33,475.11 and 15,867.26 is: 21,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.76 : 33,475.11 = 15,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.76/33,475.11 = 15,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.76x = 33,475.11 × 15,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.76x = 531,158,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,158,273.90/24,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.75

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