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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,800.58, 34,211.97 and 15,352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,800.58, 34,211.97 and 15,352.74 is: 21,178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,800.58 : 34,211.97 = 15,352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,800.58/34,211.97 = 15,352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,800.58x = 34,211.97 × 15,352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,800.58x = 525,247,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,247,480.30/24,800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,178.84

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