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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.25, 33,502.01 and 15,897.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.25, 33,502.01 and 15,897.33 is: 21,947.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.25 : 33,502.01 = 15,897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.25/33,502.01 = 15,897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.25x = 33,502.01 × 15,897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.25x = 532,592,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,592,429.15/24,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.87

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