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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.69, 34,195.14 and 15,216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.69, 34,195.14 and 15,216.86 is: 21,002.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.69 : 34,195.14 = 15,216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.69/34,195.14 = 15,216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.69x = 34,195.14 × 15,216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.69x = 520,342,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,342,658.06/24,774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.99

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