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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.48, 33,753.94 and 15,962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.48, 33,753.94 and 15,962.36 is: 22,025.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.48 : 33,753.94 = 15,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.48/33,753.94 = 15,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.48x = 33,753.94 × 15,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.48x = 538,792,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,792,541.70/24,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.26

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