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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.44, 34,032 and 15,234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.44, 34,032 and 15,234.56 is: 21,016.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.44 : 34,032 = 15,234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.44/34,032 = 15,234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.44x = 34,032 × 15,234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.44x = 518,462,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,462,545.92/24,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.39

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