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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,482.76, 33,776.52 and 15,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,482.76, 33,776.52 and 15,982.16 is: 22,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,482.76 : 33,776.52 = 15,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,482.76/33,776.52 = 15,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,482.76x = 33,776.52 × 15,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,482.76x = 539,821,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,821,746.88/24,482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.06

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