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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.24, 34,040.22 and 15,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.24, 34,040.22 and 15,225.38 is: 21,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.24 : 34,040.22 = 15,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.24/34,040.22 = 15,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.24x = 34,040.22 × 15,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.24x = 518,275,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,275,284.78/24,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.93

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