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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,807.62, 34,231.25 and 15,252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,807.62, 34,231.25 and 15,252.45 is: 21,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,807.62 : 34,231.25 = 15,252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,807.62/34,231.25 = 15,252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,807.62x = 34,231.25 × 15,252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,807.62x = 522,110,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,110,352.80/24,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.37

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