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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,800.76, 34,187.13 and 15,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,800.76, 34,187.13 and 15,222.96 is: 20,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,800.76 : 34,187.13 = 15,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,800.76/34,187.13 = 15,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,800.76x = 34,187.13 × 15,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,800.76x = 520,429,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,429,312.50/24,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,984.41

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