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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.32, 34,100.01 and 15,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.32, 34,100.01 and 15,278.06 is: 21,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.32 : 34,100.01 = 15,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.32/34,100.01 = 15,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.32x = 34,100.01 × 15,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.32x = 520,982,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,982,084.03/24,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.73

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