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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.54, 34,219.71 and 15,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.54, 34,219.71 and 15,355.50 is: 21,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.54 : 34,219.71 = 15,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.54/34,219.71 = 15,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.54x = 34,219.71 × 15,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.54x = 525,460,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,460,756.91/24,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.31

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