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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.08, 34,013.44 and 15,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.08, 34,013.44 and 15,232.96 is: 21,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.08 : 34,013.44 = 15,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.08/34,013.44 = 15,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.08x = 34,013.44 × 15,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.08x = 518,125,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,125,370.98/24,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.99

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