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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.24, 34,042.98 and 15,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.24, 34,042.98 and 15,227.38 is: 21,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.24 : 34,042.98 = 15,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.24/34,042.98 = 15,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.24x = 34,042.98 × 15,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.24x = 518,385,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,385,392.79/24,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.69

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