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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.92, 34,062.54 and 15,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.92, 34,062.54 and 15,261.08 is: 21,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.92 : 34,062.54 = 15,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.92/34,062.54 = 15,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.92x = 34,062.54 × 15,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.92x = 519,831,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,831,147.94/24,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,038.20

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