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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,681.24, 34,066.44 and 15,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,681.24, 34,066.44 and 15,244.40 is: 21,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,681.24 : 34,066.44 = 15,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,681.24/34,066.44 = 15,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,681.24x = 34,066.44 × 15,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,681.24x = 519,322,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,322,437.94/24,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.18

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