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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,764.56, 34,175.82 and 15,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,764.56, 34,175.82 and 15,331.24 is: 21,157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,764.56 : 34,175.82 = 15,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,764.56/34,175.82 = 15,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,764.56x = 34,175.82 × 15,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,764.56x = 523,957,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,957,698.62/24,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.56

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