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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.24, 34,041.60 and 15,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.24, 34,041.60 and 15,226.38 is: 21,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.24 : 34,041.60 = 15,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.24/34,041.60 = 15,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.24x = 34,041.60 × 15,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.24x = 518,330,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,330,337.41/24,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.31

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