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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.52, 33,543.72 and 15,825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.52, 33,543.72 and 15,825.81 is: 21,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.52 : 33,543.72 = 15,825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.52/33,543.72 = 15,825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.52x = 33,543.72 × 15,825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.52x = 530,856,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,856,539.41/24,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,843.68

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