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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.24, 34,049.88 and 15,232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.24, 34,049.88 and 15,232.38 is: 21,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.24 : 34,049.88 = 15,232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.24/34,049.88 = 15,232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.24x = 34,049.88 × 15,232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.24x = 518,660,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,660,711.11/24,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.59

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