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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,800.88, 34,231.56 and 15,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,800.88, 34,231.56 and 15,377.52 is: 21,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,800.88 : 34,231.56 = 15,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,800.88/34,231.56 = 15,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,800.88x = 34,231.56 × 15,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,800.88x = 526,396,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,396,498.53/24,800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,224.91

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