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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.25, 34,122.67 and 15,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.25, 34,122.67 and 15,299.28 is: 21,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.25 : 34,122.67 = 15,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.25/34,122.67 = 15,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.25x = 34,122.67 × 15,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.25x = 522,052,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,052,244.43/24,725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.13

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