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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,752.49, 34,155.36 and 15,805.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,752.49, 34,155.36 and 15,805.23 is: 21,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,752.49 : 34,155.36 = 15,805.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,752.49/34,155.36 = 15,805.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,752.49x = 34,155.36 × 15,805.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,752.49x = 539,833,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,833,320.53/24,752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,809.25

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