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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,777.12, 34,192.08 and 15,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,777.12, 34,192.08 and 15,348 is: 21,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,777.12 : 34,192.08 = 15,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,777.12/34,192.08 = 15,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,777.12x = 34,192.08 × 15,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,777.12x = 524,780,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,780,043.84/24,777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.03

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