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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,770.24, 34,168.80 and 15,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,770.24, 34,168.80 and 15,332.48 is: 21,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,770.24 : 34,168.80 = 15,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,770.24/34,168.80 = 15,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,770.24x = 34,168.80 × 15,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,770.24x = 523,892,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,892,442.62/24,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.08

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