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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.35, 33,478.72 and 15,764.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.35, 33,478.72 and 15,764.83 is: 21,752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.35 : 33,478.72 = 15,764.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.35/33,478.72 = 15,764.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.35x = 33,478.72 × 15,764.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.35x = 527,786,206.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,786,206.31/24,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.41

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