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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,654.99, 34,030.22 and 15,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,654.99, 34,030.22 and 15,218.13 is: 21,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,654.99 : 34,030.22 = 15,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,654.99/34,030.22 = 15,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,654.99x = 34,030.22 × 15,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,654.99x = 517,876,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,876,235.80/24,654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.93

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