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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.36, 34,196.10 and 15,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.36, 34,196.10 and 15,217.56 is: 21,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.36 : 34,196.10 = 15,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.36/34,196.10 = 15,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.36x = 34,196.10 × 15,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.36x = 520,381,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,381,203.52/24,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.98

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