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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,684.24, 34,070.58 and 15,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,684.24, 34,070.58 and 15,247.40 is: 21,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,684.24 : 34,070.58 = 15,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,684.24/34,070.58 = 15,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,684.24x = 34,070.58 × 15,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,684.24x = 519,487,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,487,761.49/24,684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.32

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