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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,702.15, 34,095.56 and 15,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,702.15, 34,095.56 and 15,265.38 is: 21,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,702.15 : 34,095.56 = 15,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,702.15/34,095.56 = 15,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,702.15x = 34,095.56 × 15,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,702.15x = 520,481,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,481,603.39/24,702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,070.30

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