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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.12, 34,216.92 and 15,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.12, 34,216.92 and 15,366 is: 21,204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.12 : 34,216.92 = 15,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.12/34,216.92 = 15,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.12x = 34,216.92 × 15,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.12x = 525,777,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,777,192.72/24,795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,204.87

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