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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,781.20, 34,208.76 and 15,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,781.20, 34,208.76 and 15,222.66 is: 21,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,781.20 : 34,208.76 = 15,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,781.20/34,208.76 = 15,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,781.20x = 34,208.76 × 15,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,781.20x = 520,748,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,748,322.50/24,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.85

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