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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.65, 34,105.77 and 15,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.65, 34,105.77 and 15,272.88 is: 21,080.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.65 : 34,105.77 = 15,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.65/34,105.77 = 15,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.65x = 34,105.77 × 15,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.65x = 520,893,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,893,332.52/24,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.56

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