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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276, 33,515.46 and 15,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276, 33,515.46 and 15,907.08 is: 21,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276 : 33,515.46 = 15,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276/33,515.46 = 15,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276x = 33,515.46 × 15,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276x = 533,133,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,133,103.46/24,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.32

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