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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,794.62, 34,219.70 and 15,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,794.62, 34,219.70 and 15,364.60 is: 21,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,794.62 : 34,219.70 = 15,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,794.62/34,219.70 = 15,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,794.62x = 34,219.70 × 15,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,794.62x = 525,771,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,771,897.87/24,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.08

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