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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.75, 34,215.82 and 15,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.75, 34,215.82 and 15,363.14 is: 21,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.75 : 34,215.82 = 15,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.75/34,215.82 = 15,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.75x = 34,215.82 × 15,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.75x = 525,662,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,662,223.39/24,792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.26

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