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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.24, 34,044.36 and 15,228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.24, 34,044.36 and 15,228.38 is: 21,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.24 : 34,044.36 = 15,228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.24/34,044.36 = 15,228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.24x = 34,044.36 × 15,228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.24x = 518,440,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,440,450.94/24,665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.07

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