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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.76, 34,189.89 and 15,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.76, 34,189.89 and 15,224.96 is: 20,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.76 : 34,189.89 = 15,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.76/34,189.89 = 15,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.76x = 34,189.89 × 15,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.76x = 520,539,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,539,707.65/24,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.17

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