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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,746.76, 34,133.40 and 15,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,746.76, 34,133.40 and 15,309.72 is: 21,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,746.76 : 34,133.40 = 15,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,746.76/34,133.40 = 15,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,746.76x = 34,133.40 × 15,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,746.76x = 522,572,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,572,796.65/24,746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.82

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