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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.42, 34,063.23 and 15,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.42, 34,063.23 and 15,261.58 is: 21,038.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.42 : 34,063.23 = 15,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.42/34,063.23 = 15,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.42x = 34,063.23 × 15,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.42x = 519,858,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,858,709.70/24,709.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,038.89

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