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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.26, 34,004.97 and 15,208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.26, 34,004.97 and 15,208.98 is: 20,989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.26 : 34,004.97 = 15,208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.26/34,004.97 = 15,208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.26x = 34,004.97 × 15,208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.26x = 517,180,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,180,908.63/24,640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,989.26

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