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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.92, 34,079.52 and 15,257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.92, 34,079.52 and 15,257.92 is: 21,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.92 : 34,079.52 = 15,257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.92/34,079.52 = 15,257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.92x = 34,079.52 × 15,257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.92x = 519,982,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,982,589.80/24,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.64

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