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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,254.67, 49,853.91 and 15,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,254.67, 49,853.91 and 15,476.16 is: 23,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,254.67 : 49,853.91 = 15,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,254.67/49,853.91 = 15,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,254.67x = 49,853.91 × 15,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,254.67x = 771,546,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,546,958.87/33,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,201.16

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