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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795, 34,220.22 and 15,364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795, 34,220.22 and 15,364.98 is: 21,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795 : 34,220.22 = 15,364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795/34,220.22 = 15,364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795x = 34,220.22 × 15,364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795x = 525,792,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,792,995.90/24,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.61

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