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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.40, 33,486.06 and 15,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.40, 33,486.06 and 15,902.52 is: 21,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.40 : 33,486.06 = 15,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.40/33,486.06 = 15,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.40x = 33,486.06 × 15,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.40x = 532,512,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,512,738.87/24,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.89

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