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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.68, 33,452.46 and 15,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.68, 33,452.46 and 15,759.52 is: 21,735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.68 : 33,452.46 = 15,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.68/33,452.46 = 15,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.68x = 33,452.46 × 15,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.68x = 527,194,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,194,712.42/24,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.79

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