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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.90, 34,215.36 and 15,352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.90, 34,215.36 and 15,352.22 is: 21,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.90 : 34,215.36 = 15,352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.90/34,215.36 = 15,352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.90x = 34,215.36 × 15,352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.90x = 525,281,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,281,734.10/24,788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.20

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